DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NAVAL ORDNANCE SYSTEM COMMAND WASHINGTON, D.C. 20360
16 Aug 1968
From: Commander, Naval Ordnance Systems Command
To: Captain Ralph M. Hanson, USN Commanding Officer U.S. Naval Ammunition Depot McAlester, Oklahoma 74501
Subj: Letter of Appreciation
Ref: (a) Copy of Disabled American Veterans ltr of 19 July 1968
1. It gives me great pleasure to see that the Naval Ammunition Depot, McAlester, Oklahoma has been selected to receive one of the two annual awards presented by the Disabled American Veterans, in spite of much competition.
2. The excellent policy this depot has employed in utilizing the skills of the older disabled veterans can be attributed to your leadership and sincere human interest.
3. I wish to extend my congratulations and express my appreciation for your fine leadership.
4. A copy of this letter and a copy of reference (a) will be forwarded to the Chief of Naval Personnel for file in your Selection Board Jacket.
/s/ MARK W. WOODS Acting Commander