McConnell embraces Military Saves Week Published Feb. 19, 2016 By Senior Airman Tara Fadenrecht 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- In recognition of Military Saves Week, the Airman and Family Readiness Center is hosting free educational classes to help military members assess and improve their personal financial situations, Feb. 22-26. The annual campaign is an opportunity for military installations to encourage service members and their families to get financially fit. "Military Saves Week focuses on the financial success of our Airmen and we have tailored our classes to provide education on saving, investing and major purchases, such as car buying and home buying to help with the financial security and success of our Airmen," said Maryann Barry, 22nd Force Support Squadron community readiness consultant. "Financial education is key to making sound and smart financial choices." Below is a schedule of the free classes. Feb. 2, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. USAA Educational foundation class, Building 49 Feb. 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Who wants to be a millionaire, Building 732 (A&FRC) Feb. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Understanding thrift savings plan, Building 732 Feb. 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Car buying, Building 732 Feb. 26, 8 - 10 a.m. Home buying, Building 732 To register for a class, call the A&FRC at (316) 759-6020.