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- To our Army and USAFMCOM
family, happy birthday.

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For 245 years, the soldiers
and civilians of America's Army

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have stood together to protect
our nation and its people.

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Each year we take this time

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to recognize our history and heroes.

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This year our service's birthday falls

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during a time of national crisis,

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but we're all in this
together and our Army is here

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to serve our nation.

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America's oldest military branch was born

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on June 14th, 1775

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and our Army Finance and
Comptroller Corp was created

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just two days later.

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From the battles of Lexington and Concord,

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to the present day, Army
soldiers and civilians

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have been there to serve

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when the nation needed them the most.

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We are heirs to that
legacy and our history

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as a Finance and Comptroller Corp

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is forever tied to the Army's.

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Just as the immediate and critical need

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to adequately provide for the pay

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of our Revolutionary War soldiers,

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was recognized and authorized
by the Continental Congress,

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that need remains as we support and pay

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our soldiers, civilians, contractors,

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and their families today.

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And we do all of this
while building readiness

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in our Army one transaction at a time.

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Through our Army's steadfast dedication

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to its mission, our core values

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and enduring support to
our fellow Americans,

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we will safeguard the hard-earned trust

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and confidence of the public.

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We remain committed to serving with honor

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and making a difference
in our communities.

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On their uniforms, our
soldiers wear the American flag

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as a symbol of the national pride

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that comes from the
communities and backyards

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across this great nation.

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Their varying ideas and
beliefs and backgrounds

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help to make the Army the respected

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and diverse organization it is today.

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The U.S. Army will always answer the call

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to protect America no matter

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the challenges we face as a nation.

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We stand on the shoulders of giants

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and have much to be proud
of as we stand together.

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So from the Army Financial
Management Command,

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happy birthday Army, service
the soldiers, Army strong.

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(upbeat music)