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Showing Original Post only (View all)I came into work this morning and had a message from President Biden in my in box [View all]
Wasn't addressed to me alone obviously. I work for the DOD and President Biden sent it to all Federal employees.
Never have I seen this type of thing - not in preperation for the SOTU - and very rarely for any reason at all to be honest. To put a time frame on that "Never have I ever" I was active duty from april 1982 until October 2005 and have worked at USTRANSCOM since 2006.
That is a fair chunk of time.
I don't know how to share a PDF or even a saved image of that letter, so I extracted the text of the letter.
As I prepare to deliver my State of the Union address tonight, I want to thank all of you-the
devoted members of the federal workforce-for your tireless service on behalf of our country.
Across our Nation and around the world, you are on the frontlines of making our democracy work for the American people. You keep them, our environment, and our communities healthy and safe. You connect folks with life-saving and life-changing services. And you make sure the promises of America-equality, justice, and opportunity-are in reach for everyone. Whether you are new to the federal workforce or have served for years or decades, you are upholding our values and proving that our Government of, by, and for the people is delivering for the public and making a difference they can see and feel in their own lives. Each day, you remind us that, here in America, there is nothing beyond our capacity when we do it together.
Your talents could have taken you many places, but you chose to serve our country. I am grateful that you are using your abilities to improve the lives of everyone across America. And to your loved ones, who stand by your side through it all: Thank you for your continued service as well. The progress we brought forth would not have been possible without you.
As we look ahead to the incredible possibilities of the future, know that I remain committed to doing everything I can to ensure that you have all the tools and resources that you need to keep serving the public effectively. I have never been more optimistic about the prospects of our great Nation-in part because of your dedication to the people and country we love. Know that your President has your back.
Quite a different tone than the other side who paint us as practically demonic forces of the "Deep State", as hopelessly corrupt, or at best - AT BEST, incompetent & lazy.
I know he had a staffer draw it up, I get that part.
I am in a staff function myself and frequently send documents through the admin process that are eventually published over a General or Flag Officer's signature.
So yeah I get it, but the decision to draft this letter and the message it conveys are his, and I appreciate the effort these types of gestures entail.
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I came into work this morning and had a message from President Biden in my in box [View all]
The Polack MSgt
Mar 8
OP
Thank you, Master Sargent, for sharing this sterling example of leadership with us.
Attilatheblond
Mar 8
#1
Thank you for this response, and I agree that Pres. Biden's leadership shines in this letter
The Polack MSgt
Mar 8
#2
I never saw a policy letter, commendation or any other official communication from
The Polack MSgt
Mar 8
#7
It was the civil service workers who held the line against TFG. The cops, the clerks, the faceless bureaucrats.
Midnight Writer
Mar 8
#5