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Letter Factory Employer Letters for AFRC and ANG Reason:  From Student - United Nations Peacekeeping Mission
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                                                                                                                                               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 a student at [educational institution], I am also a member of the Reserve Force, serving with [unit name] in [community]. As such, I have recently been asked to participate in a United Nations peacekeeping mission in [location] as a [position]. [Brief description of nature of mission or operation, if appropriate, especially if it domestic or local to the employer's community.]

     Reservists such as myself serve in the United States Air Force, usually on a part-time basis. It would be my wish to be able to say yes to this offer of short-term, full-time service. However, as this is a 10-month tour of duty, I could do so only with your consent. I therefore request a leave of absence from my academic commitments to participate in this peacekeeping mission with the United States Air Force.

     The dates of my absence would be from [date] to [date]. I would not hesitate to say that the skills and knowledge I will gain from such a unique experience represent a once in a lifetime investment opportunity for personal and professional development. It is also an exceptional opportunity to contribute to America's international peacekeeping efforts and to enhance my potential for civilian employment following graduation.

     I hope that you will give this request your most serious consideration. Your investment in my military activities also represents an investment in my civilian future.

     I would appreciate an opportunity to discuss methods of ensuring that I maintain my level of studies during that time. Please let me know when we can meet to discuss this issue. If you would like more information on this peacekeeping mission or the Reserve Force in general, I would be happy to discuss this further with you. You may also contact [rank, name, position of Commanding Officer or designate at xxx-xxx]. [I thank you for the support you have given me in the past and hope you will give this request serious consideration.]

                                                                                                      Sincerely,




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

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