DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
DISTRIBUTED GROUND STATION-2
BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA 	

28 Jan 02

MEMORANDUM FOR MSGT WILLIAM GRAY

FROM:		 13 IS/CC
	 48 IS/CC

SUBJECT:	Letter of Appreciation

1.	First and foremost, a huge THANKS for all you did to make the 2001 Holiday Party a big success. With your busy duty schedules, the constraints we put on you and the limited resources available; you all found a way to make this work for a 500+ member combat ground station— and work well!

2.	This year’s party was truly one to remember. The events of 9/11 gave us reason to pause and remember what we hold dear. The party was a brief, yet relaxing break for families, day shoppers and those on mission. A good time was had by all.

3.	We know you all worked long hours and put forth a Herculean effort to ensure our party was a success. The food was extraordinary, the atmosphere great and combining the kids party made the evening both enjoyable and easy on the parents. The mission crews filled their stomachs continually until all that was left was salad. You brought together the DGS-2 extended family for an evening of great food, entertainment and some light-hearted amusement.

4.	On behalf of the men and women of DGS-2, we want to recognize your selfless contributions and hard work. We can’t say it enough, “Thanks for all you do.”

//signed//                                                                      //signed//	
MARK S. McALPINE, Lt Col, USAF	GREGORY N. BRODMAN, Lt Col, USAF
Commander, 13 IS	Commander, 48 IS

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