Ceremonial proclamation and greeting requests are not annually renewed. The letter recognizes military or Department of Defense civilian retirees with (30) or more years of creditable service for retired pay.The message of appreciation should stand alone. Be brief, warm, and sincere. You are welcome to use thank you cards, branded stationery, lined paper, or plain white printing paper for your letters. A commendation or congratulatory letter is issued in recognition of a significant accomplishment or accolade of a Washington State Resident. Dear Attorney- I write today to express my gratitude for your help- thank you. We collect and distribute millions of letters of thanks and support and send them directly to our active, reserve, and veteran military. I am truly grateful for the DREAM program. It has transformed my life on a level that I never thought was possible.