FORT HOOD, T.X. — In an arena designed to test the absolute limits of physical endurance, tactical proficiency, and mental fortitude, Capt. Terry Montgomery of the 15th Finance Battalion has been named the 2026 Finance Officer of the Year.
The prestigious title was earned during the U.S. Army Finance Corps annual Finance Soldier of the Year competition, a grueling four-day Warrior Challenge that gathered 12 of the most elite finance and comptroller Soldiers from across the Army. The event serves as a high-stakes proving ground, demonstrating that modern finance professionals must be as adept in combat readiness as they are in financial management.
“Even to be chosen is an accomplishment for Soldiers,” Montgomery said, reflecting...
FORT HOOD, T.X. — In an arena designed to test the absolute limits of physical endurance, tactical proficiency, and mental fortitude, Capt. Terry Montgomery of the 15th Finance Battalion has been named the 2026 Finance Officer of the Year.
FORT HOOD, Texas – Soldiers assigned to the 418th Transportation Company, 61st
Quartermaster Battalion, 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command, completed a rigorous
validation exercise (VALEX), February 2–5, at Fort Hood, to validate key deployment tasks,
such as fuel transportation, distribution operations, and convoy execution.
The four-day exercise served as a gateway for the unit as they prepare for any upcoming mission.
The...
