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FNB Community Bank recently hired Curtis Blunt to lead the Tinker Air Force Base branch in the Base Exchange building. Curtis Blunt brings an exceptional military background to his position as VP, Branch Manager of the Tinker Air Force Base, Base Exchange branch. He retired from the United States Navy as a Command Master Chief with more than 36 years of service.  He graduated from Chickasha High School and entered the military in 1987.  He served in multiple positions across the Naval Services including Shipboard, Aviation, Logistics and Expeditionary organizations.  His duties included serving as a Marine Basic Combat Skills Specialist, Leading Chief Petty Officer, Career Information Programs Advisor and Command Master Chief.

“I am very proud that Command Master Chief Blunt has agreed to bring his talents to FNB Community Bank. His military service and background will be extremely valuable serving our active duty military, veteran, and civilian customers at TAFB and Oklahoma County. We are very fortunate to have someone of the Command Master Chief’s quality of character and thank him for his service to our country!”  Bill Croak, President and CEO, FNB Community Bank

Curtis’ last tour was as the III Marine Expeditionary Force Command Master Chief, the largest overseas-positioned Marine Corps combat force. During his military service, Curtis spent 22 of 36 years shipboard, deployed or stationed overseas.  He participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Vigilant Sentinel, Desert Strike, and Iraqi Freedom; earthquake disaster relief in Japan; typhoon disaster relief in the Philippines, and Joint Task Force Katrina.  His personal decorations include the Legion of Merit (two), Meritorious Service Medal (four), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (five), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (five), Combat Action Ribbon, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal and various other unit, campaign and personal awards.

Curtis is a Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc, holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology and Applied Science, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Management (Magna Cum Laude) and a Masters in Organizational Leadership. Curtis currently resides in Spencer with his wife.  

“I look forward to serving the banking needs of the Airman, Sailors, Soldiers and Marines at Tinker Air Force Base.  As FNB Community Bank’s Vice President, BX Branch Manager, with over 36 years of active service, I understand that military members may have unique banking requirements and we are here to help.” Curtis Blunt

Blunt is currently completing extensive banking, lending, and compliance training at the main FNB branch and will replace Michelle Devinney as TAFB BX branch manager upon her retirement later this year.