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FROM THE FIELD

Finance Corps Leaders Conduct Key Engagements

Across the Force (Cont’d)

Addressing Civilian Personnel Shortages
A significant concern across all visited units was the impact of recent civilian personnel losses due
to the Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) and ongoing hiring freezes. The lack of Army Reserve

Administrators (ARAs) and key FTS personnel is affecting unit readiness and administrative
capacity—a challenge Finance Corps leadership is actively working to address.

Balancing Readiness and Training
FC leaders emphasized the importance of balancing readiness requirements with training needs.
The 376th FIBN highlighted the strain of back-to-back mobilizations on FICO units, calling for a
The Making of a Non-Commissioned Officer by SSG
more equitable distribution of deployment assignments to preserve unit capacity and resilience.
Alisha A. Gonzalez, 36B SLC, 003-21
Recognizing Excellence in the Ranks
Introduction
At Fort McCoy, COL Hamilton took the opportunity to personally recognize Soldiers who are making
significant contributions to the success of the 376th FIBN. He presented coins to LTC Christopher
Great leaders are students of leadership and are constantly evolving and adapting to those whom
Lohmer and 1SG Kyle Paulus. Additionally, their leaders selected the following Soldiers for
they lead. The important qualities of an outstanding leader are constant growth and personal
recognized with a coin for their outstanding accomplishments and dedication to duty: SSG Chole
development, being a servant leader, and giving trust and respect. They emulate the ability to
Green, SSG Timothy Schroeder, SSG Pedro Veloz, SSG Amrit Sandu, SSG Amanda Rodriguez, SGT
adopt change and are stewards of being a servant leader. From person to person, leadership
Joseph Salveson, SGT Adam Bondar, SGT Sammy Tyler, and SPC Joshua Kyeyune. These
looks differently. No two styles are the same, so while someone is developing their leadership
recognitions highlight the strength of the team and the vital role each Soldier plays in delivering
style, they take from the people who have been a mentor to them in the past. Not every person
world-class financial support to the Army Reserve and Joint Force.
who has authority over others exhibits good behaviors. Through negative behavior, Soldiers and
Leaders learn lessons. Leaders earn trust and respect, and building on that foundation with peers
Commitment to the Warfighter
and subordinates requires consistency. It takes more than a day to develop great leaders.
Each visit reinforced the importance of a cohesive, adaptable, and well-trained Finance force. COL
Although some people have natural leadership, it does not exempt them from continuing to grow.
Hamilton shared insights from FM 4-80, force design updates, and interoperability priorities with
junior officers—encouraging them to build both Finance Operation
Growth and Development s and Resource Management
expertise. Recognizing individual excellence, leaders presented coins to standout Soldiers at each
Growth as a leader comes with self-reflection, willingness to receive constructive criticism, and
location, celebrating their contributions to mission success.
taking experiences from others to incorporate and build on. Self-reflection requires a person to
have introspection when situations arise. Internally those persons may seek to understand how
Looking Ahead
to address situations from various perspectives. This applies to all ends of the spectrum
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These engagements provided invaluable insights to shape future Finance Corps initiatives. They
throughout your leadership career; not every encounter will be a walk in the park. When faced
also demonstrated USARC and OCAR’s steadfast commitment to supporting Finance units through
with adversity, it gives a person an opportunity to cultivate a chance to evaluate the
transition, modernization, and mission readiness—ensuring they remain a vital asset in support of
circumstances of each instance. Individuals trying to better themselves value constructive