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Letter Factory Employer Letters for AFRC and ANG Reason:  From Employee - Leave of Absence for Exercise
Key Points to Writing Remember, there the purpose for the letter. Use the right words, utilize a resource like Merriam-Webster Online. Use a spell checker (F7 Word) and avoid common misspellings Watch Tense Shifts, going from "s" to "ed" Keep the text simple Avoid acronyms and jargon, the people reading the letter are not familiar with it.

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Copy Directly on to Unit Letter Head!

                                                                                                                                               DATE

[Rank] [First] [Last]
[Unit name]
[Street Address]
[City], [State] [Zip]

[Employer]
[Street Address]
[City], [State] [Zip]

Dear [Employer]:

     As you may be aware, in addition to being an employee of [company or organization name], I am also a member of the Reserve Force, serving with [unit name] in [community].

     Reservists such as myself serve in the United States Air Force on a part-time basis. As a member of the Reserve Force, I undergo military training exercises in order to practice and develop the skills I have learned in training, including leadership.

     This summer the [unit name] will be conducting a major military exercise at [location]. I am writing this letter therefore, to request leave of absence from [date] to [date] so that I may participate in this exercise.

     I hope that you will give this request your most serious consideration. Your investment in my military activities also represents an investment for [company or organization name]. [I thank you for the support you have given me in the past. Your generosity is very much appreciated.]

     If you have any concerns or require further information about the nature of my service, please don't hesitate to call [me] [rank, name and position of Commanding Officer or designate] at [telephone number].

                                                                                                      Sincerely,




                                                                                                      [FIRST M.. LAST], [Rank], USAFR
 

Reminder, Signature lines are 5 spaces below the last line of text.

Comments:  All text in blue will need to be modified.