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Letter Factory Employer Letters for AFRC and ANG Reason:  Thank You
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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 personally thank you for your efforts in providing exceptional support to [Rank] [First Last Name] who voluntarily serves in the Air Force Reserves.

     There are 1.2 million men and women in the National Guard and Reserve. This figure accounts for about half of our total military forces and they are being called upon more often to defend our country. The “weekend warrior” mentality is now gone and a feeling of military pride and service has lifted the National Guard and Reserve to the same level as the full-time military. Since Sept. 11, 2001, more than 309,000 National Guard and Reserve personnel mobilized for the war on terrorism. During Desert Storm, 250,000 mobilized, for generally shorter active duty periods.

     This is why it is extremely important that [Rank] [Last] attend weekend drills and annual training. It provides [him/her] the necessary military training and skills to be prepared for the battlefield of the 21st century.

     You and [Company]’s unwavering and substantial commitment to supporting Reserves and the military community is vital to our national defense. Without your support we could not maintain a strong military or sustain the current effort to overcome the international terrorist threat directed at our country, our citizens, and all who love freedom.

                                                                                                      Sincerely,




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

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

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