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First Sergeant Recommendation





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MEMORANDUM FOR AIR FORCE PERSONNEL CENTER/DPAAD.

FROM: <AUTHOR'S RANK FNAME MI. LNAME>
             <WING/OFFICE>
            <MAILING ADDRESS LINE 1>
            <MAILING ADDRESS LINE 2>

SUBJECT: Letter of Recommendation for MSgt <LNAME>, <FNAME>

1. I highly recommend Master Sergeant <FNAME> <LNAME> for First Sergeant Duty. He is very bright and capable Senior Non-Commissioned Officer and I have had the opportunity of working very closely with <FNAME> on multiple projects in the last 2 years. During this time, he has consistently impressed me with his in-depth knowledge and ability to finish any job in a professional manner as he has never let me down.

2. In the last year, Master Sergeant <LNAME> performed exceptionally as <LAST JOB TITLE>. Sergeant <LNAME> is responsible for the all aspects of support for <LAST DUTY INFO> domestic and international travels. It is with out doubt we have placed great responsibility on his shoulders and he handles it with finesse.

3. Master Sergeant <LNAME> has exceptional people skills. His diplomatic and friendly approach has been instrumental in his overall success in his present job. This has allowed him to quickly and effectively merge into numerous environments enabling information and communication to pass more efficiently. Thereby, resolving time-sensitive problems and concerns before they could grow into something more.

4. Master Sergeant <LNAME>’s dedication to his command and country are beyond reproach. He is a team player with a positive attitude and possesses an old-fashioned work ethic, in addition to honesty, intelligence, loyalty, and pride. I feel his commitment to excellence and his drive to achieve will guarantee him to succeed and excel in any environment.

5. If there are any other questions regarding MSgt <LNAME>, feel free to contact me at DSN ###-#### or Commercial (###) ###-####.

 




                                                                                 [First M. Last], [Rank]
                                                                                 [Unit]

Note: Signature lines are 5 spaces below the last line of text.


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Letter Added: 23 September 2007

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