Airmen attend Heroes at Home event

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  • By Staff Sgt. Stephanie Englar
  • 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  More than 100 Airmen from Columbus Air Force Base attended a financial education event, Heroes at Home, June 2 at the Kaye Auditorium on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
The event taught the attendees the importance of building a good credit score, saving for retirement, creating a savings fund for emergencies and living debt free.

Columbus AFB was selected among 11 total military bases for the Heroes at Home tour, which focused on military training bases this year. The guest speakers catered to the audience by letting them know the services available to them through base services such as the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

“One point I’d like to pass on is that the Airman and Family Readiness Center is a smart option instead of a last resort,” said Ellie Kay, Heroes at Home guest speaker. “I would encourage everyone to go talk to the AFRC about getting out of consumer debt , the fight before you buy your first car, or how to invest in your Thrift Savings Plan. Take advantage of the resource that is available for free.”

This event was made possible by the A&FRC and fully sponsored by the USAA Educational Foundation, a SAF/MR approved Air Force partner for the provision of financial education.