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Branch

U.S. Air Force

Members

About 24th CPTS

The 24th Comptroller Squadron (24th CPTS) was a financial management unit assigned to the 24th Wing at Howard Air Force Base, Panama. The squadron was responsible for budget analysis, accounting, and financial services, supporting both operational and administrative missions in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. During its tenure, the 24th CPTS played a crucial role in facilitating the financial operations necessary for U.S. Air Force activities in Latin America, including humanitarian and counter-narcotics missions. The unit was inactivated following the closure of Howard Air Force Base in 1999 as part of the Panama Canal Treaty agreements.

Unit Members

JAMES GADDY

U.S. Air Force

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Ardet Roberts

U.S. Air Force

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Photos

Murphy's Last Yellow Alert

6595 • U.S. Air Force

Anniversary of Shepard's Flight From Cape Canaveral

6555th ASTG • U.S. Air Force

USAF Recruiting Photo

6595 • U.S. Air Force • 1981

U.S. Air Force • 1981

About 24th CPTS

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Unit Designation: The 24th CPTS stands for the 24th Comptroller Squadron, which serves as the financial management and accounting unit for the 24th Special Operations Wing. • Location: The 24th CPTS is based at Hurlburt Field, Florida, a hub for Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). • Mission Support: The unit provides budget, finance, and accounting services to ensure the operational readiness of special operations forces. • Key Role: During major operations and deployments, the 24th CPTS ensures that all financial resources and pay are properly allocated and distributed for deployed personnel. • History: The 24th CPTS was officially activated in 2012 in alignment with the reactivation of the 24th Special Operations Wing, giving the Wing a dedicated comptroller capability. • Disaster Relief: Members of the 24th CPTS have supported humanitarian missions, ensuring that financial operations remain uninterrupted during hurricanes and emergencies in the Gulf region. • Financial Innovation: The squadron has pioneered digital and paperless financial processes, streamlining reimbursement and travel voucher systems for Airmen. • Awards: The 24th CPTS has received several Air Force-level awards for excellence in financial management and customer service. • Joint Operations: The unit often collaborates with joint and allied units, ensuring seamless funding for joint special operations missions worldwide. • Motto: The unofficial motto among squadron members is “No mission without money,” highlighting their critical behind-the-scenes role in mission success.