MARADMIN 602/15 announces Military Saves Week 2016

Next year’s annual “Military Saves Week” is Feb. 22-27, 2016.  Military Saves, a Total Force command program, is an opportunity to encourage Marines and families to focus on financial readiness, reduce debt and encourage savings.  The 2016 theme, “Start Small, Think Big,” highlights the value of saving small amounts to reach long-term financial goals.

This campaign gives leaders at all levels the opportunity to motivate and educate Marines and families about financial readiness.  Commanders are encouraged to show support by signing a command proclamation in support of Military Saves Week and by sponsoring and supporting Military Saves events.  Marines and families are encouraged to take the “Saver Pledge” at militarysaves.org and to start saving a little each month.

In support of Military Saves, installation Personal Financial Management personnel are tasked with organizing and executing Military Saves campaign activities.  PFM staff are requested to submit an installation campaign plan to the Headquarters Marine Corps PFM Program Manager no later than Jan. 4, 2016. Additional Military Saves campaign and financial education information is available from installation PFM staff or unit Command Financial Specialists, and online at militarysaves.org. For more information about the program, see MARADMIN 602/15.