Airmen from the 2nd Comptroller Squadron enter the main conference room of the 2nd CPTS building on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 27, 2013. The Airmen gathered in the conference room for a briefing by Lt. Col. Anthony Smith, 2nd CPTS commander, about the end of fiscal year 2013 soft closeout. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)
Lt. Col. Anthony Smith, 2nd Comptroller Squadron commander, briefs Airmen about the end of fiscal year 2013 soft closeout on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 27, 2013. After the briefing, the Airmen partook in a potluck to boost morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)
Airmen from the 2nd Comptroller Squadron worked after normal duty hours for the end of fiscal year 2013 soft closeout on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 27, 2013. Airmen in the 2nd CPTS worked until midnight to ensure all funds were allocated for the soft closeout. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)
Airman 1st Class Jesse Manley, 2nd Comptroller Squadron accounting technician, works on a computer on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 27, 2013. Airmen from the 2nd CPTS worked after normal duty hours for the end of fiscal year 2013 soft closeout. At the end of every fiscal year, money that the Air Force has not spent is gathered and used to support the mission by providing units with essential equipment and services. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)
Airmen from the 2nd Comptroller Squadron walk to their cars after normal duty hours on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 27, 2013. Each year the Air Force receives funding for defense related expenditures that must be allocated by Sept. 30. Airmen work longer hours during the end of Sept. to accomplish this task. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)
Airmen from the 2nd Comptroller Squadron work after normal duty hours for the end of fiscal year 2013 soft closeout on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 27, 2013. Airmen from the 2nd CPTS communicate with Airmen from the 2nd Contracting Squadron during the closeout to ensure all funds are allocated. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)
Airman 1st Class Jesse Manley, 2nd Comptroller Squadron accounting technician, works on a computer on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 27, 2013. Airmen from the 2nd CPTS worked after normal duty hours for the end of fiscal year 2013 soft closeout. Any residual funding from purchases goes back into the allotted amount so it can be used toward other mission essential purchases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony)