Photo By Airman 1st Class Kourtney Ross | Tech. Sgt. Sandra Reddinger from the 43rd Comptroller Squadron attends an online meeting to have open communication with other Comptroller Squadrons on Pope Army Airfield, N.C., Nov. 6, 2025. Open communication promotes growth in the Air Force and learning better ways to execute programs. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Kourtney Ross) see less
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POPE AIR FORCE BASE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES
Stewarding Resources, Strengthening Readiness: Inside the Team Managing the 43 AMOG Budget
Tax dollars that fund the military are dispersed throughout the wings and groups of the Air Force annually. There is always one squadron that manages the units’ budgets and ensures Airmen receive the correct pay. On Pope Army Airfield, that unit is the 43rd Comptroller Squadron (CPTS).
No matter what mission is occurring on Pope, taxpayer resources are what make it possible. The 43rd CPTS manages almost $141 million across all Air Force units on Pope. The missions aren’t free and making sure the cost is covered is one less thing for warfighters to think about.
“The 43rd CPTS delivers world class customer service and decision support,” says Maj. Jenicia McFadden, 43rd CPTS commander.
The Financial Operations or customer service side of the squadron is what Airman see on average when visiting the finance office to fix any financial issue. Discrepancies with an Airman’s pay or travel expenses are resolved in person, over the phone or through the Comptroller Services Portal with financial management technicians.
“Military pay, your travel, your retirements and separations and any type of pay issues that fall under Pope’s PAS codes [personnel administrative identifier] we support, manage and operate,” explains Master Sgt. Kenneth Leavell Jr., 43rd CPTS senior enlisted leader.
What Airman don’t see when they visit the finance office is the management of the overall units’ budgets. The Financial Analysis or budget flight works with squadron leaders directly to develop budgets for their squadron. Every year squadrons’ expenses cover things such as training exercises, traveling, new equipment and anything necessary to keep the mission going.
“Our budget analysts manage funding documents, across multiple funding sources and these documents help pay for contracts, building expenses, utilities and everything in between,” said Leavell.
The 43rd CPTS also provides administrative support to the 43rd AMOG Group Staff Agencies(GSA). GSA members complete missions that are executed for the benefit of all Airman on base. The offices and agencies are few in numbers and are added to 43rd CPTS to provide additional resources and support to GSA members.
“All of your support agencies outside of the 43rd Force Support Squadron such as Legal, Chaplain, Equal Opportunity, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response and the Integrated Resilience Office make up the GSA,” said Leavell. GSA supports both the 43rd AMOG and its mission partners.
Dispersed throughout the Air Force, taxpayer funds are keeping the mission going. Taxpayers want their taxes to be used effectively in the military, so the 43rd CPTS and squadrons like it are necessary to ensure proper use of funds to give that piece of mind to the American people. Every dollar counts for each unit and Airmen’s pay.
