First Command Recruits Three-Star General for Corporate Governance
October 22, 2025
FORT WORTH, Texas – First Command Financial Services Inc., announced that Lt. Gen. Nina M. Armagno joined the company’s board of directors, effective September 25, 2025.
“Since our founding in 1958, First Command has remained committed to helping our Nation’s military families get their financial lives squared away, and we are honored to welcome Lieutenant General (Ret.) Nina Armagno to this mission,” said First Command President/CEO Mark Steffe. “With her distinguished career in the United States Space Force and decades of leadership in uniform, Nina brings invaluable insight into the needs of today’s servicemembers. I look forward to partnering with her and the rest of the board as we continue our Mission of coaching those who serve in their pursuit of financial security.”
Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno is a strategic consultant and retired lieutenant general who brings more than three decades of leadership experience in national security, space operations, and military strategy to her role. She was the first Senate-confirmed general officer in the Space Force and held numerous senior positions across the Department of Defense, including director of Space Programs in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and director of Plans and Policy at U.S. Strategic Command. Her career also included command of both the 30th and 45th Space Wings, overseeing launch operations across the Eastern and Western Ranges.
“It’s a privilege to join First Command’s board and support their Mission of empowering military families to build strong financial futures,” said Nina Armagno. “Their dedication to those who serve our Nation resonates deeply with me, and I’m eager to collaborate with the leadership team to uphold the company’s values and drive meaningful impact.”
The First Command Board of Directors is the governing body of the company and the ultimate advocate of its ethical standards. The board provides the senior executive team with advice and counsel and monitors their performance.
To learn more about the First Command Board of Directors, visit https://www.firstcommand.com/leadership/corporate-governance/.
About First Command
First Command Financial Services and its subsidiaries, including First Command Brokerage Services, First Command Advisory Services, First Command Insurance Services and First Command Bank, coach our Nation’s military families in their pursuit of financial security. Since 1958, First Command Financial Advisors have been shaping positive financial behaviors through face-to-face coaching with hundreds of thousands of client families.