Anyone have experience writing a LOM for a retirement award?

Sending you an email. I've processed 3, only 1 got approved. Mind you these were COL with over 30 years of service and multiple deployments. IT IS HARD to get approved.

Best of luck writing it up SFC Thomas Livingston. I made three recommendations on three separate individuals only the first on a CSM went thru. After I learned of the “unwritten” requirements under the commands I served I had a real lesson in the “ politics” involved at getting a LOM for deserving Soldiers. Just be sure you get your COC guidance on it both written and unwritten. On the 638 it’s “see attached” then either a one page or more supporting it with another page with the proposed citation as well!

I looked into it. I am not Audie Murphy nor wss I a former Brigade Commander. 2 or 3 Star approval needed. I got the MSM instead. If you have 3 or 4 MSMs then it's easier to get a LOM