Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for FM & Comptroller

Happy 4th of July!

Today we celebrate the freedom, unity, and resilience of our nation.

What are your plans for the holiday? Are you grilling, watching fireworks, or relaxing by the pool? Share your holiday moments below!

FM Team,
Great news for our SAF/FM team, and my heartfelt congratulations to our newest promotees. Congrats to JayCo and Eddie on your well-deserved accomplishment!

Regards,
Carlos

Carlos Rodgers, SES
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
(Financial Management & Comptroller)

FM Team,

I am thrilled to share with you some exciting news. Maj Gen Greiner, CMSgt Duhart and I extend our sincerest congratulations to the 7 outstanding FM Senior Master Sergeants who have been selected for promotion to the grade of Chief Master Sergeant. This group of exemplary Airmen selected to join the Air Force’s top 1% of the enlisted corps have demonstrated outstanding dedication, skill, and are trusted/proven leaders. We commend each of them for the many years of hard work and determination it took to earn this promotion.

Please join us in applauding their well-deserved success and in offering them our best wishes as they embark on this new chapter of their careers.

Regards,
Carlos

Carlos Rodgers, SES
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
(Financial Management & Comptroller)

Check out the Fall Issue of the Air Force Comptroller Magazine herehttps://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/Portals/84/documents/SAF%20FM%20Newsletter/AF%20Comptroller_vol56_issue3_final.pdf for these articles and more!

Be sure to visit the Magazines page on myFMHub to access the magazine quiz for the opportunity to earn CET credits.

We’d love to hear about your favorite article from the Fall magazine in the comments section below!

We here at SAF/FM are very grateful for our amazing FM family. Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

The clock is ticking on logging your CET credits. There are less than 50 days remaining until the December 31 deadline to record your credits in the FM LMS system. Don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to earn CET credits and keep your certification current. Here are just a few options:

· Attend FM and Leadership Courses, Symposiums, and training events
· Take advantage of the education and training you've completed under any of the DoD-recognized FM test-based certification programs.
· Explore the wide range of courses listed in the FM myLearning e-catalog.
· Through academic courses in the FM or Leadership fields
· Did you know that instructors, discussion leaders, or speakers who present FM or Leadership learning activities can earn CET credit for preparation time?

Stand with us today as we celebrate our veterans and thank them for their service in defense of this great nation. Words alone cannot express our appreciation to all our veterans united in a shared sense of duty, commitment and passion. To those veterans having served, or still serving in the DAF FM family, a special thank you all for your service. Happy Veterans Day!

FM Team,

Please join Maj Gen Greiner and me in congratulating the following officers selected for Air Staff, Mil-Assist and other DT vectored positions for Fall 2024. These officers were closely evaluated by FM senior leadership at the Spring and Fall Officer Development Teams and hand-picked for these opportunities.

Each of these officers are truly deserving of their new positions, and we look forward to watching them serve in these roles over the next few years!

Regards,
Carlos

Carlos Rodgers, SES
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
(Financial Management & Comptroller)

The Air Force Accounting Operations Center (AFAOC) is fully transitioning email submission of incident tickets to the Self Service Portal (SSP) as their go-to system.

For more information and links to training and other resources, please visit the SSP News Page on the DEAMS Outreach Portal.

This month, SAF/FM leaders gathered at Patrick Space Force Base in Cape Canaveral, Florida for the Fall 2023 Executive Session. Over the course of two days, the group discussed several topics with a major focus on the DAF Financial Management Strategic Plan. Each Objective Champion briefed individual Goal updates, and the leaders spent time working together to prioritize strategic activities for FY24.

Ultimately, the progress made during the session supports DAF FM in continuing to achieve our FM Vision: “Financial Excellence-Powered by Airmen, Fueled by Innovation.” You can read more about the DAF Financial Management Strategic Plan on www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil (CAC Enabled) in the ‘Resources’ tab.

The October 2023 SAF/FM Online Newsletter is now available on myFMHub!
Find the latest issue here https://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil/index.cfm?event=newsletters (CAC enabled).

Earn CETs by taking the Newsletter Quiz on myFMHub. Use the steps below to locate the quiz:
1. Head over to myFMHub (https://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil/) (CAC enabled).
2. Navigate to the Newsletters page under the Resources tab.
3. Click the blue box containing the corresponding month.
4. Once you’ve finished reading the most recent edition, click the blue Quiz box on the same issue.
5. Take the quiz in the pop-up window that appears. The quiz will remain visible on the page until you pass with 100% accuracy.
6. You can track all completed quizzes, and the corresponding CETs earned, on your personal Dashboard (https://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil/index.cfm?event=myDashboard).

Team FM,
Are you up to date on the latest advancements and abundant resources in the world of FM Certification? Whether you’re pursuing your initial certification, have recently completed your certification, or are working on your CETs (Continuing Education and Training), we’ve got you covered!

Check out the DAF FM Certification SharePoint (https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/fmhub/DODFMcertification - CAC Enabled) to access valuable resources to help you succeed on your FM Certification journey! The ‘FM Cert-The Basics’ guide, details on how to update personnel records, and information on the CET Training and Recording process are just a few examples of insightful guidance available on the SharePoint site.

FM Team,

Please join me in congratulating our colleagues on their selection to attend this Civilian Development (CD) opportunity. This is a significant accomplishment and a major milestone in their careers. I wish each of you continued success in your professional development!

Congratulations to the following individuals on their selection to attend the Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program (DCELP). I wish all of you the very best as you continue your developmental journey.

Regards,
-Carlos

Carlos Rodgers, SES
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
(Financial Management & Comptroller)

FM Team,

Please join Maj Gen Greiner and I in congratulating our FM Comptroller Squadron Commander Selects! These officers’ records were intensely scrutinized by the FM Development Team as well as Wing Commanders across the Air Force and Space Force prior to being selected as Squadron Commanders.
I wish all of you the very best as you continue to help lead across the DAF.

Regards,
-Carlos

Carlos Rodgers, SES
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
(Financial Management and Comptroller)

Team FM,
Are you looking to take your career to even greater heights? myFMHub can help! Career planning can be stressful and time consuming – thankfully myFMHub has a myriad of resources available to Air Force officer, enlisted, and civilian FMers. Each personnel group has a dedicated tab on the ‘Careers’ page with career track details and available experiences, education and training, and other opportunities to support career and professional development.

Click on the ‘Careers’ page on myFMHub (http://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil/ - CAC Enabled) and select between the officer, enlisted, and civilian tabs to find tools like the Career Roadmap, the FM Competency Crosswalk, information and links for Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and tiered Education and Training courses designed to suit FM personnel of all levels.
Let myFMHub help you “Aim High” and reach your full potential within the Air Force Financial Management community!

The September 2023 SAF/FM Online Newsletter is now available on myFMHub! Find the latest issue here https://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil/index.cfm?event=newsletters (CAC enabled)!

Earn CETs by taking the Newsletter Quiz on myFMHub. Use the steps below to locate the quiz:
1. Head over to myFMHub (https://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil/) (CAC enabled).
2. Navigate to the Newsletters page under the Resources tab.
3. Click the blue box containing the corresponding month.
4. Once you’ve finished reading the most recent edition, click the blue Quiz box on the same issue.
5. Take the quiz in the pop-up window that appears. The quiz will remain visible on the page until you pass with 100% accuracy.
6. You can track all completed quizzes, and the corresponding CETs earned, on your personal Dashboard (https://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil/index.cfm?event=myDashboard).

Team FM,
Have you logged your certification hours yet? If you were certified in an odd year (2017, 2019, or 2021) the 2-year due date for certification is approaching quickly. There are less than 100 days left until the end of year deadline on December 31st. If you still need to earn your CET credits, check out one of the great options below (CAC required for site access):

• myLearning: https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/
• Percipio: https://usaf.percipio.com
• JKO: https://jkodirect.jten.mil/.../page/desktop/DesktopHome.jsf
• myFMHub Periodical Quizzes: https://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil
• Becker CPE: https://www.becker.com/us-airforce

Learn more about how to record CETs in FM LMS at: https://go.usa.gov/xsP8r or contact your local component administrator for assistance.

Today, we celebrate the 76th birthday of the United States Air Force. The United States formed the Department of the Air Force (DAF) after Congress passed the National Security Act of 1947. Before then, the Air Force first served as a part of the Department of the Army’s Signal Corps, tasked with providing aviation support to combat forces. Today the Air Force continues to fulfill its duty to safeguard American interests by maintaining dominance over the skies and supporting US military forces on the ground. The DAF Financial Management team supports these objectives by ensuring the Air Force’s resources are acquired and utilized efficiently and its people have the support they need to achieve their mission.

FM Team,
Please join Maj Gen Greiner and I in congratulating the following selectees and alternate Financial Managers on their selection for Group Command. This is a testament to their leadership and expertise displayed throughout their careers to serve in these key command positions. This is a huge accomplishment and I have no doubt these are the right individuals to build and inspire the next generation of innovative, ready, and resilient Airmen and Guardians.

Congratulations to all!

Regards,
-Carlos

Carlos Rodgers
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
(Financial Management & Comptroller)

Team FM,
The fmVisionExchange (fmVX) training program is offering live virtual sessions with experts from the Financial Management field. Register for one of the two September sessions below or check out additional October sessions on the fmVX Schedule (https://fmonline.ousdc.osd.mil/Assets/documents/docs-certification/fmVisionExchangeSchedule.pdf).
Visit https://fmonline.ousdc.osd.mil/CET/cet.aspx and open the fmVX tab for the latest information. (CAC required for site access)

“Role of Organizational Culture in Managing Financial Operations”
Date and time: Thursday, September 14, 2023; 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
Presenter: Dr. Dorothy Potter, NDU/CIC/CFO Academy Professor of Practice
Details: Organizational culture has a direct effect on mission performance, but it is often difficult to understand what it is, why it is, and how to change it. This session will introduce the role and importance of organizational culture on the success of financial organizations.
Credits: 1 Credit Hour Earned may be applied toward CETs or DFMCP Certification

“Intelligent Automation – How RPA and other Automation Technology Can Benefit DoD Financial Management”
Date and time: Thursday, September 21, 2023; 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
Presenter: Ms. Erica Thomas, OUSD(C), Enterprise Financial Transformation, Digital Transformation (Team Lead)
Details:
• Gain an understanding of intelligent automation technology, such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning (M/L), and Artificial Intelligence
• Gain an understanding of existing DoD automation use cases and their benefits
• Learn how to identify automation opportunities
• Learn where to find resources and other information to get started
Credits: 1 Credit Hour Earned may be applied toward CETs or DFMCP Certification

The Summer 2023 Air Force Comptroller Magazine is available on myFMHub! Visithttps://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil/assets/admin/pages/media/works/vol56_issue2.pdf to read the latest issue. (CAC Enabled)

Earn CETs by taking the Magazine Quiz on myFMHub. Use the steps below to locate the quiz:
1. Head over to myFMHub (https://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil/index.cfm?event=home) (CAC enabled)
2. Navigate to the Magazines page under the Resources tab.
3. Click the blue box containing the corresponding month.
4. Once you’ve finished reading the most recent edition, click the blue Quiz box on the same issue.
5. Take the quiz in the pop-up window that appears. The quiz will remain visible on the page until you pass with 100% accuracy.
6. You can track all completed quizzes, and the corresponding CETs earned, on your personal Dashboard (https://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil/index.cfm?event=myDashboard)

Team FM,

The June 2023 SAF/FM Online Newsletter is available on myFMHub! Find the latest issue here (https://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil/index.cfm?event=newsletters) (CAC enabled)!

We have updated the Newsletter/Magazine CET Quiz! See the below steps to find the new quiz location.
1. Head over to myFMHub (https://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil/index.cfm?event=home) (CAC enabled)
2. Navigate to the Newsletters (https://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil/index.cfm?event=newsletters) or Magazines (https://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil/index.cfm?event=magazines) page under the Resources tab.
3. Click the blue box containing the corresponding month.
4. Once you’ve finished reading the most recent edition, click the blue Quiz box on the same issue.
5. Take the quiz in the pop-up window that appears. The quiz will remain visible on the page until you pass with 100% accuracy.
6. You can track all completed quizzes, and the corresponding CETs earned, on your personal Dashboard (https://bluebird.hq.af.mil/fmhub/index.cfm?event=myDashboard)!

Check out previous versions of the SAF/FM Online Newsletter and the AF Comptroller Magazine on myFMHub (https://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil/index.cfm?event=home)! (CAC enabled)

Team,

Please join Maj Gen Greiner and I in congratulating our newest FM Major selects! This is a monumental milestone in each of their careers as they transition from Company Grade Officers to Field Grade Officers. We realize this continued calling is a daily commitment that takes energy, dedication, and sacrifice. But your selfless service has not gone unnoticed, and we look forward to seeing how you lead our next generation of Financial Management Airmen.

Thank you for your continued service and congrats to each of you on this outstanding accomplishment!

Regards,
Carlos
Carlos Rodgers
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
(Financial Management & Comptroller)

Team FM,

Great news! The FM Force Development Primer has been released on myFMHub (https://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil/hub_docs/SAF_FM_PrimerMag.pdf). What is the Primer you ask? The Primer is your go to for all things development in training whether, officer, enlisted, or civilian. It helps supervisors and trainees alike with outlining career progression activities, such as What FM Values, developmental roadmaps, FM competencies, associated demonstrative skill sets, and robust training opportunities. Take a few moments to check it out today on myFMHub.

myFMHub is a great resource for other Workforce Development and FM products, from DAF FM Strategic Plan materials to publications, FM Systems, QuickLinks, and more! Find what you are looking for on myFMHub. (https://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil/index.cfm?event=home)

Finally, check out past and present SAF/FM Online Newsletters and AF Comptroller Magazines, and knock out some CETs while you are there!

Team FM,

There are less than 200 days until the 31 December deadline for CETs! If you are one of the 3,000+ certified in an odd year (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021) and still need CET credits, check out the options below!
• myLearning: https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/
• Percipio: https://usafprod.percipio.com
• e-Learning/Skillport: https://usafprod.skillport.com
• JKO: https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/desktop/DesktopHome.jsf
• DAU: https://www.dau.edu/training
• FICS including MAAWS: https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/FICS
• myFMHub Spotlights: https://www.myfmhub.hq.af.mil/index.cfm?event=spotlights
• Becker: https://www.becker.com/us-airforce

Learn more about how to record CETs in FM LMS at: https://go.usa.gov/xsP8r or get with your local component administrators for more assistance.

Mr. Carlos Rodgers, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Financial Management and Comptroller), visited 6 CPTS Airmen at MacDill AFB following CORONA South. He was able to recognize superior performers and learn about the ways the team is optimizing their resources to continue improving service to their customers.

Thank you team 6 CPTS for hosting us and we look forward to hearing about all the great things that you will continue to do to take care of our Airmen / Guardians and what you are doing to support this great nation of ours!

Been Looking for Contingency Training?

We’ve got you! Check out the new Total Force Comptroller Contingency Familiarization Course suite (TF-CCFC) on myLearning. The TF-CCFC has been redesigned, incorporating, and refreshing previous versions of the basic, advanced, and officer courses and expanding content.

This four-course suite is designed to provide FM personnel with basic knowledge of contingency and emergency operations at both home station and deployed locations. The Foundational course is applicable to all personnel, while the additional tracks align to the specific Unit Type Codes (UTC) for Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, and Disbursing.

These courses have been mapped for DoD FM Certification credit and are a great source of CETs.

Find the entire suite on myLearning today.
FSD201 TF CCFC - Foundational Track (12.0 CETs)
FSD202 TF CCFC - Financial Operations Track (8.0 CETs)
FSD203 TF CCFC - Financial Analysis Track (10.0 CETs)
FSD204 TF CCFC - Disbursing Track (6.0 CETs)

Please note, if you are currently working on the historical FOF 135 Officer CCFC or CCFC versions on myLearning, please complete the course NLT 16 June. After that date, the courses will formally be retired and no longer be accessible; instead, personnel are encouraged to complete the TF-CCFC.

Looking other types of training? You may have noticed emails about a new training platform, Percipio. This training platform is readily available with courses, audiobooks, videos, and more providing CET credit! Give Percipio a spin today!

Find other upcoming education and training opportunities on myFMHub!

We had some awesome songbirds come visit us yesterday for the Diamond Lyric Challenge at . If you missed out on the booth, we’ve still got you. Check out the DAF FM Workforce Development products on myFMHub or at: https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/FM-Resources/FM-Products/

Until next time!!!

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FM Team,

Please join Major General Greiner, Chief Duhart, and I in congratulating our newest FM Master Sergeant selects. This is a significant milestone in their career as they join the ranks of the SNCO corps! We wish each of them continued success as they lead our Airmen and shape the future force.

Congrats to all of you on this outstanding accomplishment!

Regards,
-Carlos

Carlos Rodgers
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
(Financial Management & Comptroller)