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Letter Factory Employer Letters for AFRC and ANG Reason:  Thank You
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 the commander of the [unit name], I would like to thank you for the sacrifices you have made over the years. The efforts and contributions [Rank] [First Last Name] is making have a significant impact on the United States military.

     The Air Force Reserves now account for about half of our total military forces and are being called upon more often to defend our nation. This is why your efforts in allowing [Rank] [Last Name] time off to participate in the Reserves are so critical. Weekend drill and annual training are absolutely essential to maintaining [his/her] military skills.

     Weekend drills consist of more than just training on leading edge technology for mobile communications. It also includes learning organizational, human relations, time, and conflict management skills, just to mention a few. The objective is to have a well rounded combat warrior, with exceptional leadership, management and technical skills ready to handle any situation on the battlefield and in today’s ever changing environment.

    In closing, I thank you for your continued support and cooperation. Your active partnership is a major reason why our unit has achieved success. I can assure you [Rank] [Last Name]’s military experience will benefit both your organization and our country.

                                                                                                      Sincerely,




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

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

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