Army Achievement Medal

To: PFC Phillip W. Foard
B CO, 1-13th Aviation Regiment

For: MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT WHILE ASSIGNED AS THE CHAPLAIN NONAPPROPRIATED FUNDS CLERK AT THE FORT RUCKER INSTALLATION STAFF CHAPLAIN'S OFFICE FROM 1 AUGUST 2008 TO 3 OCTOBER 2008. PFC FOARD'S DUTY PERFORMANCE AND PROFESSIONALISM DURING THE ANNUAL YEAR END NONAPPROPRIATED FUND CLOSE OUT RELECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON HIM, 1-13TH AVIATION REGIMENT, AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.

Achievement #1
While assigned as the Alternate Chaplain Nonappropriated Fund's Clerk, PFC Foard assumed responsiblitity as the Fund Clerk and enabled the Nonappropriated Fund to continue to function without flaw or issue. He contributed immediately to the effective operation of the Fund Office and maintained perfect accountability for all monies and transactions, and he established himself as a knowledgeable resource for chaplains and chaplain assistants.

Achievement #2
PFC Foard was tasked to ensure that the annual Chaplain Nonappropriated Fund was effectively closed out for FY08 and all monies accounted for and all transactions propperly actioned. He had to balance the books and ensure that the proper balances were brought forward into the new fiscal year. Having never been a part of a year end close out before, PFC Foard excelled in the closeout and was the first to submit the closeout documents correctly to IMCOM South East and was commended for the accuracy of the reports.