Combat Airlifter of the Week: Nicole Reese

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  • By Airman 1st Class Saisha Cornett
  • 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

 

Name and Rank: Nicole Reese

Unit: 314th Airlift Wing

Official Duty title: Budget Analyst

Hometown: Niceville, Florida

Time in service: 5 years (Civilian)

Time at Little Rock: 8 months

Goals: Obtain a Certified Defense Financial Manager Certification

Hobbies: Camping, hiking, reading, crafting

As the 314th Airlift Wing budget analyst, Reese fulfilled vacant GS-11 position's responsibilities for four months and revamped all command financial management briefings, placemats and spending status trackers. Reese also enabled a flawless fiscal year 2023-2024 closeout of $5.4 million annual 314th AW budget.

Additionally, Reese oversaw $750,000 in completed contracted purchases for FY24 to include a multi-facility wasp mediation plan.

Finally, Reese completed Government Purchase Card audits for all 314th AW units, verifying $811,000 of purchases' fiscal accountability.