Col. Downs kicks off Military Saves Published March 1, 2017 By Senior Airman Scott Jackson 17th Training Wing Public Affairs -- The Military Saves Campaign began with a memorandum of understanding signing at the Norma Brown building Feb. 28. "Military Saves helps get you prepared to be financial savvy in an early mindset,” said Qiana Woods, 17th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center certified personal finance counselor. “It provides service members a chance to get on the right path to saving and retirement." The Airman and Family Readiness Center hosts a variety of classes with an emphasis on saving money, retirement plans and improving credit scores, which are listed at the end of this article. "Discussing finances is just something people don't do, not even with their spouses,” said Woods. “The AFRC provides service members with free, private one-on-one counseling to assist them with budgeting. This is something I'm passionate about it and we need to get the word out so we can help with financial goals.” Military Saves encourages military members to pledge to save money to reach a financial goal. Col. Michael L. Downs, 17th Training Wing commander, said he pledged to save for retirement and a home. Resources are available online at www.militarysaves.org. The web site offers guides for saving money and retirement plans. For more information about the MSC, or to register for a class, call the A&FRC at 654-3893. Classes: Jump Start Your Savings Where: Crossroads When: March 1st from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Straight Talk on Car Buying Where: A&FRC When: March 2nd from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Group Panel Financial Q&A Where: A&FRC When: March 2nd from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Maximize Your Budget Where: Landings When: March 3rd from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thrift Savings Plan: TSP Sign-up and information Where: A&FRC When: March 3rd from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Create a Financial Vision Board Where: A&FRC When: March 3rd from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by Goodfellow Air Force Base, the United States Air Force, or the Department of Defense of the external website, or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sites, the United States Air Force does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of the website.