April 27, 2007

From: Norm Balchunas
            Director, Air Force JROTC
            551 East Maxwell Blvd
            Maxwell AFB, AL 36112

To:      Ralph Gracia, Florida Air Academy AFJROTC Director

Subject: 2007 Outstanding Instructor Award

I am pleased to announce the 2007 Outstanding Instructor Award Winners! First, let me say thank you to you all on your contributions and hard work to the AFJROTC program. You are the heart and soul of what makes AFJROTC a success. The Outstanding Instructor Award recognizes the top 10% of all outstanding instructors on their accomplishments and contributions to their students, school and community above and beyond their assigned duties.

This year less that 200 of the 1,906 currently assigned instructors were nominated for award consideration. All nominations were reviewed and final selection made by a three-member board to maintain quality selection.

I understand the enormous amount of duties and responsibilities you have as instructors. My congratulations to the award winners and my continued appreciation to all of you for a job well done!

Sincerely,

NORM BALCHUNAS, Colonel, USAF
Director, Air Force JROTC