[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 10 (Thursday, January 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E103]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE FOR CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT FRED M. BEARD

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                      HON. G.V. (SONNY) MONTGOMERY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 25, 1996

  Mr. MONTGOMERY. Mr. Speaker, I ask colleagues to join me in paying 
tribute to Chief Master Sergeant Fred M. Beard, who will be retiring 
from the Air Force after 30 years of faithful service. The chief is 
culminating his service to the United States as a noncommissioned 
officer in charge, Airman Management Branch, Airman Assignments 
Division, Directorate of Assignments, Headquarters Air Personnel 
Center, Randolph Air Force Base, TX.
  During his career, Chief Beard consistently demonstrated the highest 
standards of leadership and management expertise in effecting major 
changes in the management of base closures, unit activations and 
deactivations, retraining, and the integration of computer programs to 
implement new policies in support of enlisted assignments.
  His dedication and commitment were evident when he took the lead in 
the complete reorganization and reengineering effort for the Airman 
Branch ensuring each section was structured and aligned with the 
appropriate personnel to meet the challenges for the future.
  Chief Beard unselfishly volunteered his assignment expertise as a 
member of the Air Force Budget Review team that was charted to conduct 
a systematic ``cradle-to-grave'' review of the process and provide 
viable recommendations to reduce annual expenditures. His ability to 
analyze all reassignment processes and provide viable recommendations 
to reduce costs were key to the success of this review team.
  Chief Beard's accomplishments culminate a long and distinguished 
career in the service to our Nation and the U.S. Air Force.

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