DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

71st FLYING TRAINING WING

VANCE AIR FORCE BASE OKLAHOMA 6 NOV 2009

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Dear Bernie,

I want to personally thank you for bringing your comedy program to Vance Air Force Base. Your comedy, coupled with your honest approach, touched the hearts of the audience. Your pesonal story detailing your own history of alcohol abuse was very moving and provided a very powerful message to our Airmen. Attendees were inspired to take a hard look in the mirror, look for the warning signs of alcohol abuse in their own lives, and seek out help. Your “comedy with a message” approach provided a much needed relief from the traditional presentations and received tremendous positive feedback from attendees. You are making a difference in the lives of military mambers that will have a positive effect as they go forward to defend our freedoms.

Sincerely,

Colonel Richard Murphy

Vice Wing Commander

Vance Air Force Base, OK

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