R 301425Z NOV 15
MARADMIN 602/15
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MF//
SUBJ/”START SMALL, THINK BIG” – MILITARY SAVES WEEK 2016//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/JCS/20151007/
AMPN/REF (A) IS CJCS MEMO IN SUPPORT OF 2016 MILITARY SAVES WEEK CAMPAIGN.//
POC/J. PERDEW/CIV/UNIT:MFR/-/TEL:703-784-9550//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This year’s annual Military Saves Week is 22 - 27 February 2016.  Military Saves is an annual opportunity to encourage Marines and families to focus on financial readiness, reduce debt, and encourage savings.  Per reference (a), the 2016 theme, “Start Small, Think Big,” highlights the value of saving even small amounts to reach long-term financial goals.
2.  The Military Saves Campaign is a Total Force command program.  It is an excellent opportunity for leaders at all levels to motivate and educate Marines and families.  Commanders are encouraged to show support for financial readiness 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 http:(SLASH)(SLASH)militarysaves.org and to start saving a little each month.
3.  In support of Military Saves, installation Personal Financial Management (PFM) personnel are tasked with organizing and executing Military Saves campaign activities.  Approved financial resources can provide guest speakers, Personal Financial Counselors, special financial products, and presentations to enhance campaign efforts.  Installations are encouraged to partner with installation financial institutions and local approved financial resources.  PFM staff are requested to submit an installation campaign plan to the HQMC PFM Program Manager no later than 4 January 2016.
4.  Additional Military Saves campaign and financial education information is available from installation PFM staff or unit Command Financial Specialists, and online at http:(SLASH)(SLASH)militarysaves.org.
5.  This MARADMIN is cancelled 30 November 2016.
6.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve.
7.  Release authorized by MajGen B.W. Whitman, Director, Marine and Family Programs Division.//