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• Introducing The New Command Team

• FMSU Soldiers Successful Perimeter Defensive Live Fire Exercise

• Family & Soldier Fun in the DMPO

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Greetings Eagles Treasure Family! I am Jose G. Beltre, your new Finance Manag-ement Support Unit (FMSU) Commander. It brings me great PRIDE to be part of the rich history and tradition that come with being a part of the 101st FMSU. The last couple of months have been filled with great training and excellent support. The NAFCD inspe-ction on the DMPO, the live fire exercise and the completion of the FM certification (beco-ming the first FMSU to accomplish this task). All of this has demonstrated the hard work, and level of dedication you, the fina-nce warriors bring each day to the mission. As we continue to execute our diverse Finance mission, it is important to remain vigilant and resilient so we are always ready to answer the call. As we move forward on our journey I want to challenge all Soldiers and Civilians to take PRIDE in yourself, the unit, and the mission; the mission that dir-ectly impacts, and supports our fellow ser-vice members, and their families. It is our individual responsibility to make sure we are doing everything with P.R.I.D.E. This acro-nym will be incorporated in all aspects of our lives, use it as the foundation in all that you do. Take a moment and think how your acti-ons as a Finance warrior not only help Sol-diers and their Families, but support all levels of command. The command team is extremely grateful for the hard work and dedication you provide each day. You can rest assured that the command remains committed to provide you and your Families with the support you deserve! I hope you are as proud to serve in this outstanding “Eagles Treasure” as I am, and I look forward to sharing your successes in the year ahead. Eagles Treasure!

P.R.I.D.E.

Prepared

Responsibility

Integrity

Discipline

Excellence

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I am delighted that we have resurrected our newsletter because this is a great medium for the FMSU to highlight some of our achievements, and demonstrate how those achievements contribute to Soldier Readiness, and hence Mission success. The FMSU is one of the rare organizations that has dual missions of providing Financial Operations in garrison, while still maintaining Soldier skills in a deployed environment, which requires a different skill set. To that end, we must continuously seek out opportunities to sharpen our technical and tactical skills. We continue to meet the enduring challenge of juggling various obligations simultaneously. Our Alpha Detachment is close to completing the Deployed in Place, Commercial Vendor Services (CVS) Retrograde mission. The team has performed remarkably thus far. They have exceeded most of the standards set by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), and have also eclipsed the performances of the two previous iterations. Our Internal Control team continues to ensure that all units on Fort Campbell operate within regulatory and statutory guidelines, and are on the right trajectory to achieve audit readiness by 2017, as mandated by the United States Congress. Our mission is very challenging, and we have to grapple with various problems on any given day, but we are proud of what we do. Supporting the Soldiers and families on Fort Campbell is a great honor to us. We pride ourselves in providing top class service, and we have the best Soldiers and Civilians to do so. Until next time...Eagles Treasure!!!!!!!!!

Message From SGM Henderson

101st FMSU Command Team

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CVS Retrograde Mission

This quarter has seen Alpha Detachment continue its CVS Retrograde mission. So far this mission has released over $1.1 billion, processing over 1750 government contract payments, with a timeliness rating of 89%. At current projections, by May 16th we will have released approximately $1.35 billion.

Alpha Detachment

Specialist Leamon (Center UCP ACU) Receives Challenge Coin from Brig. Gen. Sharpsten.

Alpha Detachment balances deployment readiness with its deployed in place mission. We regularly attend training events, keeping our Soldier skills sharp. Mission first and people always!

The Army Goes Rolling

Along

SPC Hooks works diligently processing invoices to facilitate mission success.

3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command Visit

Brig. Gen. Christopher Sha- rpsten and Command Sgt. Maj. Ian C. Griffin visited Alpha Detachment on Mar-ch 22, 2016. While there, our own Capt. Ilango Sengotta-iyan and SFC James Wind-ham briefed them on our role in paying Army cont-racts.

Capt. Sengottaiyan and Sgt. 1st Class Windham brief the General as a Team.

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SFC Windham

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Bravo “Bulldogs” Detachment

Processing/Customer Service Section

This last quarter brought continued excellence from the Customer Service and Processing section, processing over 46,000 transactions with a 98.9% acc-uracy rating for the quarter, not including providing service to over 10,000 customers on Fort Campbell. The sections also faced the challenge after the holiday seasons and the redeployment of 1st BCT. Most of our Soldiers and DFAS employees, worked extra hours to ensure every sin-gle entitlement and payment are correct. Due to our Soldiers hard work and dedication, SPC Thomas, SPC Felton, and SGT Mullen all received positive feedback from our customers comments and a majority of the feedbacks came from senior NCOs and Officers. Job Well Done!!!

PFC Millard preparing to service customers as a Mil Pay Specialist.

SPC Kim coding documents for SRP.

Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP)

SRP is one of the high tempo sections within the unit; which is operated by Bravo “Bulldogs” Soldiers without civilian support. Due to the deployment of 101st Airborne “Air Assault” Division Headquarter, with it attached units, our Soldiers provided over 100 deployment briefs for more than 10,000 Soldiers in this quarter.

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CPT Nguyen

SSG Hines

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Community Giveback

Giving back to the com-munity is another way that Bravo “Bulldogs” show appreciation to everyone in the community. The Bulldogs ran over 50 miles in support of the TACP charity event.

Bravo “Bulldogs” Soldiers at the TACP 24 Hour Run.

SGT Mullen and SPC Jo provide face painting and bunny hats for children at Easter Party.

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Charlie “Closers” Detachment

The second quarter’s focus for Char-lie Detachment was on the Battalion level Perimeter Defensive Live Fire Exercise (PDLFX), the culminating event of over three months of traini-ng. The majority of the detachment would head to the field for three days to certify their ability to defend a fixed position and destroy the enemy. Before heading to the field, CPT Traversa certified the detac-hment in a one-day exercise that tested the three months of train up.

The Detachment exce-eded expectations and were quickly certified to conduct the BN PDLFX, being led by SFC Crop-per and 1LT Weston. The team headed to the field at the end of March and conducted dry, blan-k, and live fire iterations, while being graded and evaluated by BN staff. The Soldiers braved 40 MPH winds and torrential down pours to exceed the standard and beca-me certified by Battalion.

Perimeter Defensive Live Fire Exercise

Closers Train-up for The PDLFX.

SPC Toe enjoys a break at the PDLFX.

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SFC Cropper

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Team Sinai

While the focus for the majority of the detachment was on the PDLFX, three Soldiers were preparing to head off on their own mission to Sinai, Egypt. SGT Kirvin was selected to lead a team consisting of SPC Hakim and PV2 Mitchell to be part of the Multi Force Observer team in support of Task Force Sinai. These Soldiers will be conducting a vital mission, facilitating the in processing, pay inquiries, and entitlements for the entire Task Force. We wish the three of them the best as they deploy forward to represent the Closer and Eagle Treasure team.

Charlie Detachment had a wealth of accomplishments this Quarter. SPC Falade and SPC Toe both graduated from Air Assault School. SPC Brown and SPC Gubelman both graduated from BLC on the Commandant’s List. SGT Kirvin and SPC Brown won multiple boards all the way up to the BN Soldier and NCO of the Quarter Board and were selected to represent the FMSU in the Finance Soldier and

NCO of the Year Board. SPC Brown will also compete for the Brigade Soldier of the Quarter Board. SGT Kirvin and SPC Brown also earned their promotable statuses in the process of winning these multiple boards. The Closer team welcomes a new XO in 2LT Binion, a new Detachment Sergeant in SFC Cropper, and one new Soldier in PFC Manilla this Quarter.

Closers wish Charlie’s deployed soldiers best of luck and Success in Egypt.

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The second quarter was a time of change and recharging for the FRG. We said goodbye to the Shulke family and welcomed MAJ Beltre as the new Commander. The FRG was reorganized with a few remaining volunteers, and a few new faces. We are off to a great start and are looking forward to what the remainder of 2016 will bring.

One of the first tasks we conquered was implementing a Hospitality and Welcome program. Yvette Traversa, is the Chairperson for the workgroup. We now have welcome packets for all new incoming FMSU Soldiers, both single and married, as well as welcome gifts for all new babies born to parents in the unit. Plans for an informal coffee for the spouses is in the works, and information will be put out for that soon.

Our first event under MAJ Beltre’s leadership was held on March 24th to celebrate Easter. Although the weather threw a wrench in our original plans, we were able to pull off a successful event that included a potluck with a variety of foods and desserts, an Easter egg hunt for the children, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. A photographer was present to take pictures of the kids with the Easter Bunny. If you have not seen the photos, email the FRG for a link at 101stfmsufrg@gmail.com and we will send you a link. We are currently in the planning stages for our next few events, which will be announced soon. As always, we welcome anyone who would like to volunteer. We are presently looking to fill a few open positions.

Not sure who or how to contact your FRG? Here is a list of our current volunteers. We can always be reached at 101stfmsufrg@gmail.com

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In March MAJ Beltre challenged the Soldiers to make a unit coin. PFC Ghandeharisaati designed the winn-ing coin from the 101st FMSU. The coin ties together the 101stAirborne Division (Air Assault), the Finance Corps and MAJ Beltre’s motto P.R.I.D.E. (Prepared Responsibility Integrity Discipline and Excellence).

BOSS CSM Perry has taken personal interest in the BOSS program. He has instituted a BDE BOSS Hierarchy with SPC Sierra as the President. He would like to see the incorporation of the SHARP program, which is closely tied to BOSS. This fusion of programs further extends the scope of volun-teer opportunities advertised for Single Soldiers. CSM Perry also wants to see an increase in BDE, BN, and company participation. In March and April, the BOSS pro-gram promoted and hosted a number of volunteer opportunities as well as recreational activities. Project clean streams, a volunteer based programs to reverse human impacts on our waterways, took place on April 14th. March Mayhem, a basketball tournament, opened to registration on the 19th, followed on the 28th by the spring Soccer season. March 6th was the monthly Free Movie night at Regal Theater, where soldiers get free transportation and admission to the movie of their choice playing during the time scope given.

Commander’s Unit Coin Challenge Winner

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Promotions & Accomplishments

Promotions:

MSG Bailey & SGT Heine SGT Mullen & SGT Ramsey

SPC Taiget SPC Hooks

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Mike Negron was promoted to GS-07 Military Pay Lead

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SPC Toe & SPC Falade SPC Auntenz

SPC Brown and SPC Leamon received coins from BG Sharpsten the 3rd ESC

Commander.

SGT Kirvin and SPC Brown won the BDE NCO/Soldier of the

second quarter board.

SGT Orkin won the 101st Sustainment BDE NCO of the

year board.

SGT Connors won the April NCO of the month board for 101st STB.

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Civilian Support Force We are fortunate to have Ms. Sandra Steele Deputy DMPO Director, and her team of professionals assisting us with our garrison mission. Her courteous and skilled staff has proven to be indispensable as our military Financial Managers come and go in support of various tactical missions. They are truly the glue that ensures mission accomplishment.

OUR MOTTO

S Service

E Excellence

R Respect

V Vision

I Integrity

C Commitment

E Everyday

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Upcoming Events

o Community Service: April 23 -The Force Against Sexual Assault 0830-1300 Meet at DW REC center Attire casual (BOSS shirt you have one) All Soldiers are welcomed April 30 - ECFT Twilight Walk, Run, Roll 0730-1800 Meet at DW REC Attire casual (BOSS shirt you have one) After the walk, run, bike ride there will be a bon-fire, s'mores etc. Need volunteers that are willing to work with kids. All Soldiers are welcome

o Recreation and leisure: May 7 - BOSS Block Party at the Zone (new location for BOSS after May 1!) 1100-1600 Single Soldier Event May 14 - Free Movie night Sign up at 1500 AT THE ZONE (not DW REC) First come first serve, See movie of your choice playing at that time. Single Soldier Event