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Dear (MR./MRS. LAST NAME)

.....For the past (TIME PERIOD) it has been my pleasure to supervise your (SON/DAUGHTER and/or HUSBAND/WIFE), (NAME). Actually, (NAME) needs very little supervision. (HE/SHE) is one of the very top young (MEN/WOMEN) I have known in my (NUMBER) years in the (BRANCH OF SERVICE).

.....I can count on (NAME) to get the job done. (HE/SHE) is the kind of dedicated, hard-working professional we need in the (BRANCH OF SERVICE).

.....(NAME) plans to get out the service in (DATE). That may be good new for you, but it�s bad news to me. We need people like (HIM/HER) to keep our (BRANCH OF SERVICE) and country strong.

.....You can be very proud of (NAME). (HE/SHE) has done a superior job for the (BRANCH OF SERVICE). I just thought you would like to know how we feel about your (SON/DAUGHTER or HUSBAND/WIFE). It will be difficult to find someone to fill (HIS/HER) shoes.

.........................................................................Sincerely

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Dear (MR./MRS. LAST NAME)

.....It was my privilege to congratulate your (SON/DAUGHTER and/or HUSBAND/WIFE), (NAME), on (HIS/HER) reenlistment in the (BRANCH OF SERVICE) for another (NUMBER) years. By this decision, (NAME) has indicated to us that the (BRANCH OF SERVICE) is a "Great Way of Life" and (HE/SHE) wants to be a part of our team.

.....I am happy (NAME) made this choice, because we need people of (HIS/HER) caliber to maintain a professional (BRANCH OF SERVICE). I am proud to have (NAME) in my unit and I know (HE/SHE) will continue to be the credit to the (BRANCH OF SERVICE) (HE/SHE) was during (HIS/HER) first tour with us.

........................................................................Sincerely

.........................................................................(COMMANDER�S SIGNATURE BLOCK)

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Dear (MR./MRS. LAST NAME)

.....The (NAME OF THE UNIT) has received the (NAME OF AWARD) Unit Award for the period (STATE DATES). Although this award recognizes the unit, professionals like your (SON/DAUGHTER and/or HUSBAND/WIFE), (NAME), are the ones who made it possible. (HIS/HER) dedication, hard work and acceptance of responsibility during this busy period contributed greatly to maintaining the unit�s high state of readiness and its long record of distinguished service. I am honored to have (NAME) in my unit.

........................................................................Sincerely

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Dear (MR./MRS. LAST NAME)

.....I am pleased to report that your (SON/DAUGHTER and/or HUSBAND/WIFE), (NAME), is greatly improved following (HIS/HER) (LIST WHAT OCCURRED). (NAME) will be well enough to leave the base hospital by (DATE).

.....You can be assured that our medical staff is among the finest that the profession has to offer. Our doctors and nurses have many diverse specialties, and are ready, 24 hours a day, to care for our people. (NAME) is receiving the best in medical care and we expect to see (HIM/HER) fully recovered. Should you desire additional information on your (SON/DAUGHTER and/or HUSBAND/WIFE)�s well being, please do not hesitate to write me at the above address or phone me at (PHONE NUMBER).

........................................................................Sincerely

........................................................................(COMMANDER�S SIGNATURE BLOCK)

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Dear (MR./MRS. LAST NAME)

.....I am pleased to inform you that your (SON/DAUGHTER and/or HUSBAND/WIFE), (NAME), has been awarded the (NAME OF THE AWARD) for (HIS/HER) outstanding contribution to (UNIT/BRANCH OF SERVICE). (NAME) was recognized specifically for (EXPLAIN IN ONE OR TWO LINES WHY HE/SHE RECEIVED THE AWARD).

.....(NAME) is truly a credit to you, (HIMSELF/HERSELF) and the (BRANCH OF SERVICE).

.......................................................................Sincerely

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Dear (MR./MRS. LAST NAME)

.....I am pleased to announce that your (SON/DAUGHTER and/or HUSBAND/WIFE), (NAME), has been promoted to the grade of (RANK) and appointment as a Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) in the (BRANCH OF SERVICE).

.....(NAME) will be given additional authority and greater responsibilities as an NCO in our unit. (NAME)�s selection was based upon (HIS/HER) successful completion of required professional military education, (HIS/HER) demonstrated leadership abilities, and recommendations by (HIS/HER) supervisor.

.....This is an important accomplishment and one which brings credit upon (NAME), (HIS/HER) family, and the (BRANCH OF SERVICE).

.......................................................................Sincerely

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Dear (MR./MRS. LAST NAME)

.....It was my pleasure to congratulate your (SON/DAUGHTER and/or HUSBAND/WIFE), (NAME), on (HIS/HER) promotion to (NEW RANK). As (HIS/HER) unit commander, I know that (NAME)�s devotion to duty as a (JOB TITLE) and (HIS/HER) contribution to the (BRANCH OF SERVICE) both on- and off-duty earned this promotion. I extend my congratulations to you also.

.....The mission relies heavily on individual effort, and it is people like (NAME) who enable us to accomplish our total mission

.......................................................................Sincerely

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