January: Preparing Our Families for Anything

February: Secure Finances, Secure Future

February: Secure Finances, Secure Future The focus for February transitions into the critical intersection of personal financial health and military mission readiness. This month emphasizes that "financial readiness is both a personal readiness issue and a military readiness issue". Key Objectives for February * Financial Stability: Reducing financial stress to improve focus, decision-making, and overall well-being at home and on the job. * Administrative Review: Taking time to review the Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) for accuracy and updating household budgets. * Emergency Savings: Aiming to build a starter emergency fund of $500–$1,000 through automatic transfers. * Benefits Management: Reviewing and updating Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and ensuring beneficiaries are current. Continued Logistics: Maintaining the TAG 52-Week Plan by purchasing 2–3 gallon jugs of commercially bottled water each week.

January: Preparing Our Families for Anything

January: Preparing Our Families for Anything The focus for January initiates the year-long commitment to household stability and preparedness. This month centers on the following objectives: * Supply Foundations: Members begin following The Adjutant General's (TAG) 52-Week Plan to build an emergency stockpile. * Water Storage: The specific tactical goal involves purchasing 2–3 gallon jugs of commercially bottled water each week. * Family Resilience: The campaign emphasizes that these small, weekly steps ensure a family of four can be supported for a minimum of seven days during an emergency. Readiness Habit: By starting in January, members establish the "small steps, stronger readiness" mindset, focusing on progress rather than perfection.