DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS 88TH AIR FORCE BASE WING (AFMC)

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO 18 MAY 2009

[quote]Dear Bernie,

For the 1,000 or so Wright Patterson Airmen, and civilians who showed, thanks for a job well done. Rarely can you find a talent such as yourself who can roll the realities of life into a positive message… one that is well received.

We on the Wright-Patt have had some hard times over the past few months as we’ve had four suicides (military and civilian) and several attempts. It is hard on those who are left behind… to try and sort through what we missed, or what we failed to provide.

I know yours is a job, which provides you food, but i can tell your message is from the heart, and hopefully will make a difference here!

You (as I said on the BLOG post) are a Great American. I thank you for your service, and a message to our airmen.

Hooah!

Sincerely,

JOHN L. HOFFMAN JR, CMSgt, USAF

ASC/88 ABW Command Chief

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