PROMOTION LETTERS
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Dear (MEMBER'S RANK AND LAST NAME)
.....It gives me great pleasure to have the opportunity to congratulate you on your promotion to (SENIOR NCO GRADE). This promotion is indicative of your devotion to duty and professionalism as evidenced by your outstanding performance. Your selection to this grade places you in the top two (for E8), one (for E9) percent of the enlisted leadership of the (BRANCH OF SERVICE). I am proud to welcome you to that very select and distinguished group. My sincere thanks for your support and my best wishes for continued success throughout your (BRANCH OF SERVICE).
.........................................................................Sincerely
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................................................................................................................................................(DATE)
.....Congratulations on your promotion to (RANK) effective (DATE). I'm sure that you have been looking forward to this advancement in your career and I am very pleased for you. Promotion is a reward that is earned through hard work, potential to assume the additional responsibilities of the higher grade, dedication, and knowledge. You have demonstrated that you are highly capable of each of these. Again, my sincere congratulations on your promotion and I wish you continued success in the future.
...............................................................................Sincerely
...........................................................................................................................................(DATE)
Dear (MEMBER'S RANK AND LAST NAME)
.....The Air Force Personnel Center has released the results of your promotion cycle. Unfortunately you were not selected for promotion to the grade of (RANK).
.....I hope you understand, non-selection should not be interpreted as an indication of being found undeserving or unqualified. It reflects only the limited number of positions available and the nature of the competition presented by your contemporaries.
.....I am proud to have you in my command and pleased to see how far you've come. I know I can rely on you to help accomplish our Air Force mission.
...................................................................................Sincerely
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