From finance to the fight

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aisha Melendez, 23d Comptroller Squadron financial operations flight chief, administers a combat fitness test during exercise Iron Ledger at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 12, 2026. The exercise combined classroom scenarios and a combat fitness test to evaluate the squadron’s ability to conduct financial management operations in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jason Delgado)

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From finance to the fight

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aisha Melendez, 23d Comptroller Squadron financial operations flight chief, administers a combat fitness test during exercise Iron Ledger at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 12, 2026. The fitness test evaluated financial management personnel’s combat readiness and ability to perform their mission in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jason Delgado)

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From finance to the fight

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 23d Comptroller Squadron perform pushups during exercise Iron Ledger at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 12, 2026. The combat fitness test evaluated the Airmen’s physical readiness and ability to maintain mission effectiveness in contingency environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jason Delgado)

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From finance to the fight

U.S. Air Force Capt. Lamont Smith Jr., 93d Air Ground Operations Wing financial analysis flight commander, performs pushups during a combat fitness test at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 12, 2026. The combat fitness test evaluated the 23d CPTS’ strength and endurance for deployed operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jason Delgado)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tori Freeman, 23d Comptroller Squadron financial analysis noncommissioned officer in charge, left, and Senior Airman Austin Sundara, 23d CPTS financial operations technician, right, flip a tire during exercise Iron Ledger at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 12, 2026. Iron Ledger strengthened the teamwork and physical resilience required to accomplish the mission in demanding operational environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jason Delgado)

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From finance to the fight

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 23d Comptroller Squadron perform a cross body carry during exercise Iron Ledger at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 12, 2026. Iron Ledger challenged comptroller Airmen to perform their duties in physically demanding scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jason Delgado)

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From finance to the fight

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 23d Comptroller Squadron, flip a tire during exercise Iron Ledger at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 12, 2026. The combat fitness event tested participants’ physical endurance and ability to work as a team in a simulated deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jason Delgado)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tori Freeman, 23d Comptroller Squadron financial analysis noncommissioned officer in charge, sprints during a combat fitness test during exercise Iron Ledger at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 12, 2026. Iron Ledger reinforced the physical skills needed to support financial management operations in deployed environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jason Delgado)

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Simulated currency is on a table during exercise Iron Ledger at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 12, 2026. Iron Ledger evaluated the 23d Comptroller Squadron’s ability to conduct financial transactions and manage resources in a dynamic deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jason Delgado)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyrell Wilson, 23d Comptroller Squadron financial operations supervisor, left, and Senior Airman Austin Sundara, 23d CPTS financial operations technician, right, conduct a simulated financial transaction during exercise Iron Ledger at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 12, 2026. Iron Ledger tested the 23d CPTS’ financial management skills, operational decision-making and combat readiness to support contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jason Delgado)

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From finance to the fight

Published Aug. 18, 2026

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --

Airmen assigned to the 23d Comptroller Squadron participated in Iron Ledger, a newly established Secretary of the Air Force Financial Management contingency readiness assessment.

The assessment combined classroom scenarios with a combat fitness test to evaluate the squadron’s ability to conduct financial management operations in a dynamic environment while strengthening contingency skills, operational decision-making and deployment readiness.