LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. --
The Airman and Family Readiness Center helps Airmen and
their families enhance their quality of life and financial readiness. The
A&FRC offers an array of services, resources and workshops.
One such workshop is called Living on Your Own Dime. This
workshop is held by the Airman and Family Readiness Center and is geared toward
developing Airmen to be financially secure.
The workshop covers the financial changes that occur when
Airmen transition from living in the dorms to moving into an apartment or
house. For some Airmen this could possibly be the first time they live on their
own.
“This class helps
Airmen mentally prepare for moving out of the dorms,” said Art Richards,
A&FRC community readiness specialist. “There’s a lot of things young Airmen
don’t think about when it comes to moving.”
The A&FRC along with base housing explains in detail the
paperwork, utilities and deposits associated with moving into a new place as
well as budgeting for those new expenses. The hour and fifteen minute workshop
is offered on the third Wednesday of each month.
“For Airmen to move out of the dorms, this workshop is a
requirement,” said Rick Tomaskovic, A&FRC community readiness consultant.
“It teaches Airmen a lot and opens their eyes for what moving out of the dorm
entails.”
For more information about Living on Your Own Dime or other
workshops offered, please contact the A&FRC at (501) 987-6801.