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FROM THE RAFINO VICE PRESIDENT

Lifetime Connections: RAFINO Reunion 2026 and Beyond

The Retired Army Finance Organization (RAFINO) is proud to continue
supporting the Finance Corps community by keeping our bonds strong long
after retirement. We are pleased to announce that our 2026 Reunion will be
held at the Embassy Suites in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from October 26
through November 1, 2026.

Reunions are a hallmark of RAFINO, giving Finance Corps retirees and their
families the opportunity to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate our shared 1SG (R) Veal Jr
heritage. Planning is well underway for Colorado Springs, with activities being
developed to highlight the area’s history and provide meaningful opportunities for fellowship.
Among the excursions being considered are a visit to Fort Carson, tours of the spectacular
Garden of the Gods, and time in the charming mountain town of Manitou Springs. Our goal is to
have registration open by February 1, 2026, and we will continue to provide updates as plans
progress.

While RAFINO serves retirees, we know many active duty Finance Corps Soldiers in FCA today
will one day join our ranks. To make that transition easier, RAFINO has moved to a lifetime
membership model. The cost is based on an age-based sliding scale: $200 for those 50 and under,
$150 for ages 51–60, $125 for ages 61–70, $100 for ages 71–80, and $75 for ages 81–90.
Membership is free for those age 91 and above.

Membership ensures continued connection to the Finance Corps family after retirement through
newsletters, reunion participation, and a network of peers who share the same proud history.

As Vice President of RAFINO, it is an honor to help carry forward the legacy of our Corps. I look
forward to welcoming longtime members back and greeting new faces in Colorado Springs in
2026. Whether you are already retired or looking ahead to that day, I encourage you to keep
RAFINO in mind. For more information or to join, please visit www.rafino.org. Please feel free to
reach out to me if you have any questions or need more information.

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