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Charlie 106th Financial Management

Support Detachment

February News Letter

CONTENTS

Page 2 ….. From the Commander

and Detachment Sergeant

Page 3 …... Prime Time Leaders

Training

Page 4…… Reenlistments and

Promotions

Page5 ……. Hail & Farewell /

Reintegration Dinner

Page 6…….. Up Coming Events

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From the Commander

Since redeployment last December, the Charlie Cobras have been undergoing reset

and recovery. The detachment is enthusiastically reintegrating itself into the Vicenza

community and readying to accept challenges. On March 1, the Cobras will officially take over

MILPAY operations from Italy Finance Office (IFO), in addition to sharing a limited disbursing

role. This changeover will allow us to provide direct support to 4,000 troops and their families

in this community. Our soldiers’ eagerness to resume the mission after coming off a grueling

deployment is a testament to their professionalism and fortitude. They truly embody the

detachment’s motto to ‘Strive for Excellence’. I am confident of our Soldiers’ ability that they

will continue to embrace the opportunity to demonstrate their desire for excellence.

“Strive for Excellence”

From the Detachment Sergeant

The Charlie Cobras must stay focused as we finish reintegrating and transition to resuming

financial operations. Our main focus will be on incorporating battle rhythms, training, and sharing

information. We must also focus on establishing personal routines and family time. Now is our time to

reestablish relationships and continue to reconnect with our family, leadership, customers, and

community. As the daily business increases, it is important that we continue to develop and act as one

team. Our mission requires us to be able to multitask and be multipurpose. With regard to the future,

we will begin to look and plan ahead and not be blinded by upcoming PCS or ETS. We will embrace

what’s in front of us and take advantage of the opportunities we have to improve our operation. Let’s

continue to build on a great reputation and always “Strive for Excellence”.

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PRIME TIME LEADERS TRAINING

SGT Magela Ledo Onate organizes training with 173rd

Airborne Brigade Combat Team to Nationally Certify 31

Charlie Cobras as Basic Life Savers.

CPT David Ulrey leads Charlie Det NCO’s

through a 100% Inventory Layout

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REENLISTMENTS & PROMOTIONS “Charlie Cobras continuing to serve” “Developing Future Leaders”

After two deployments to Afghanistan

and one deployment to Kuwait, SGT

Alicia Davis has chosen to continue to

serve her country. SGT Davis will be

heading to Hawaii in the coming

months.

SPC Pinkston dedication to duty

allowed her to continue her service for

an additional four years. SPC Pinkston

will be heading to Izir, Turkey to

continue her Military Service.

Effective 1 February

SPC Maruf Akani and

Willy Cheruiyot was

promoted to

Sergeant. SGT Akani

was selected with

623 in the primary

zone and SGT

Cheruiyot was

selected with 636 in

the secondary zone.

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Charlie Det Reintegration Dinner and CPT Ulrey’s Farewell

Charlie Det Soldiers and Family come together to bid CPT

Ulrey one last farewell and to take a moment to reunite with

family and friends. After a long and joyous journey with

Charlie Det, CPT David Ulrey receives his PCS award and

Plaque. CPT David Ulrey will be continuing his service at Joint

Base Lewis McChord in Washington.

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UP COMING EVENTS

14 February Valentines Day Challenge 16:30 – 19:00

18 – 20 February Reintegration Retreat to Garmisch Multiple Days

19 February Free BOSS Bowling 19:00 – 21:00

13 March Kilt Run 16:30 – 19:30

19 March Free BOSS Bowling 19:00 – 21:00

23 March Easter Extravaganza 10:30 – 15:30

3 April APFT 0600 – 0800

16 April Free BOSS Bowling 19:00 – 21:00

18 – 21 April BOSS Prague Trip Multiple Days

19 -20 April M9/M16/M249 Range Multiple Days

16 May Warrior Challenge