FBFCU 1st Quarter Newsletter 2026

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IN THE LOOP

Annual Membership Meeting

The Annual Membership Meeting for Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at our Operations Center, located at 1638 Skibo Road. The meeting agenda includes the Election of Directors, Board Reports, and an update from the CEO on important Credit Union initiatives.

Announcement from the Secretary of the Board of Directors The Nominating Committee has nominated incumbents Brenda K. Britt, Philip B. Rutherford, and Tommy Byrd to fill three open positions on the Board of Directors in 2026. All members have an opportunity to have their name placed on the ballot by way of a petition signed by 1% of the members (364 signatures as of 09/30/25). Each nominee by petition must submit a statement of qualifications, biographical information, and an attestation stating that they are agreeable to nomination and will serve if elected to office, along with the petition no later than February 2, 2026, to the Secretary of the Credit Union, P.O. Box 70240, Fort Bragg, NC 28307. Supporting documents may be obtained by calling 866-793-5328, ext. 8233.

Statement of qualifications and information on the nominees:

2025 Loyalty Dividend

Brenda K. Britt has 42 years of experience in education with the State of North Carolina, including an impressive 33 years at Fayetteville Technical Community College. She holds two advanced degrees: a Master’s in Business Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) and a Master of Business Administration from Campbell University. Brenda retired in 2013 but remains actively involved in the community, extending her dedication to service in the financial sector. She joined the FBFCU Supervisory Committee in September 2022 and, in April 2024, was appointed to the Board of Directors, underscoring her commitment to supporting the credit union and its members. Philip B. Rutherford has been a member of the Credit Union since 2011, has been serving on the Board of Directors since 2014, and served on the Supervisory Committee for 2 years from 2011 to 2013. Mr. Rutherford is a retired Sergeant Major and served 26 years in the U.S. Army. He holds a Master’s degree from Webster University in Management and Leadership and a Bachelor’s degree from Northwest Nazarene University in Accounting and Business Administration. Tommy A. Byrd brings 41 years of Financial Management experience with the Department of the Army. He joined the FBFCU Board of Directors in September 2025. Tommy holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Management and a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance from Fayetteville State University. He proudly served 32 years of active duty, culminating his military career as the European Theater Financial Management Sergeant Major before retiring in 2015. He currently serves as the Budget Officer for FORSCOM Headquarters.

For the eighth consecutive year, FBFCU has distributed this special dividend to recognize our most loyal members! This year, $1,500,000 was distributed on December 16th, with some members receiving as much as $500. Since 2018, we have given back nearly $7,400,000 in Loyalty Dividends to our members. Your decision to do business with FBFCU allows us to continually improve products and services for all members and facilitate our growth. It is our intention to continue this special annual tradition for many years to come! To learn how you can benefit from the Loyalty Dividend, visit FortBraggFCU.org/loyalty .