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FROM THE CHIEF OF THE CORPS

Finance and Comptroller Teammates,
I would like to start by saying I am truly honored, humbled, and inspired
to have the opportunity to serve as the 42nd Commandant of the Finance
and Comptroller School (FCS) and Chief of the Finance Corps. The seamless
transition and heartfelt welcome I received gave me just a glimpse of the
Finance and Comptroller Team’s professionalism and commitment to
excellence and the leadership of my predecessor, COL Gregory Worley.
COL Worley worked tirelessly to set the school on the path to drive
change and develop leaders. As the Worley Family transitions into
retirement, I want to thank them for their sacrifices and commitment
to the Army and wish them the best in their future endeavors.

As I assess the things we do and how we do them, one thing is sure: We will COL Williams
not relent in our endeavors to build adaptive and agile experts prepared to
fight and win in large-scale combat operations. We must sustain those things which have given us
an edge in this effort. Our initial military training and professional military education courses are a
solid precursor for continuing to lead the Sustainment Community in physical, cognitive, and
tactical rigor. Our partnership with the University of South Carolina and our in-house financial data
analytics program has become the model for other branches. Simply put, we are leading the way
and have no intention of slowing down.

Across our formations, we are beginning to see the changes brought about by the recently
approved force design update, changes intended to make the Finance Corps capable of supporting
the Army of 2030. Much work is ahead of us, but as an enterprise, we can work together
seamlessly to ensure a smooth transition. As USAFMCOM coordinates the changes to our units
and organizations, the FCS will focus on updating the institutional products that support
operational efforts. We are working vigorously to finalize FM 4-80, Finance and Comptroller
Operations; we have efforts underway to update our individual, collective, and mission essential
tasks; and we are updating training products within the institutional domain. These tasks will be
challenging, but I am excited for our Corps and its future in supporting our Army.
It is evident that the Corps is as strong as it has ever been, and I am deeply impressed by all that
FC Warriors are accomplishing across the Army. I can’t wait to get out and gain a deeper sense of
the support that we provide to commanders as CSM Dodge and I have the opportunity to visit our
units and engage with our Soldiers. It is, after all, the incredible service, sacrifice, and
professionalism of our Soldiers and Civilians across the Total Force that makes the Finance Corps
such a phenomenal team.

Finally, I thank CSM(R) Paul Morrissette, the Finance Corps Association (FCA) officers,
and the Executive Council. Some may take your contributions for granted as volunteers, but your
selfless service is never lost on us here at the FCS. We are grateful for the support the FCA
provides the school. Your contributions are paramount in honoring our legacy, sharing the
success of our units, and building camaraderie across our Corps. I look forward to the continued
partnership with the FCA as we strive for excellence within the Finance and Comptroller
community.

To Support and Serve,

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