Prior to his arrival at the APNT/Space CFT, he served as the senior electromagnetic warfare technician at 1st Multi-Domain Command (USARPAC Theater Fires Element). Fincher served just over two years in the Alabama National Guard and then transitioned to active duty to become an aviation Warrant Officer. He attended basic training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and advanced individual training at Fort Eustis, Virginia, where he graduated as the Distinguished Honor Graduate. “It has truly been an honor to serve my country for the past 22 years and develop friendships and relationships for life.”įincher’s 22-year career began when he enlisted in the Alabama Army National Guard as a private first class in 2000. “I consider myself very lucky to have the opportunity to work alongside some great leaders and Soldiers throughout my Army career,” said Fincher. To put that into perspective, less than 1,400 Soldiers have achieved the rank of CW5 out of our nation’s nearly 500,000 active-duty service members.įincher is currently on his second assignment at the CFT, where he serves as the senior technical advisor. Only 3% to 4% of those have achieved the advanced rank of CW5. There are approximately 28,000 Warrant Officers in the U.S. The role requires unique operational experience, top-tier leadership qualities and the ability to provide sage counsel – characteristics humbly but skillfully executed by Fincher at the Army Futures Command Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing/Space (APNT/Space) Cross-Functional Team (CFT). 18 at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, surrounded by family, friends and colleagues.ĬW5 is a rare rank within the United States Army, representing master-level technical and tactical experts. (Photo Credit: Photo by Bryan Bacon, Missile Defense Agency) VIEW ORIGINALĬhief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5) Richard “Brian” Fincher was promoted on Nov. In memory of Leo "Buck" Finch, please visit our floral store.Chief Warrant Officer 5 Brian Fincher addresses colleagues, friends and family during his promotion ceremony, Nov. Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider the Wounded Warrior Project or the American Heart Association. Sylvania, OH, Monday, June 10th at 11 AM, where the Memorial Service, with Military Honors will begin at 1 PM. Buck was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Richard Jr., William, and Joseph Finch.įriends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home 5712 Main St. He is survived by his daughters Terri Mills and Sherry (John) Volkmar son Timothy (Angie) Finch grandchildren Christopher, Matthew (Melissa), Derek, Melissa, Kylie, and Lindsay great-grandchildren Brayden and Macy and brothers Thomas and Robert (Verla) Finch. Buck loved to work, was an avid golfer, a fierce Ohio State Buckeye Fan, and loved all animals especially dogs and cats. He was proud to have served with the United States Army during the Korean War. Finch Drywall Company for more than 65 years. He was born in Perrysburg, OH, August 30, 1932, to parents Richard Sr. Leo “Buck” Finch, 86, of Toledo, OH, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019.
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