Credit unions are indispensable to active-duty forces
As Memorial Day approaches, a new post on the America’s Credit Unions Blog examines credit unions’ impact on active duty servicemembers. “From boot camp to home base: How credit unions keep America’s active-duty forces mission ready” highlights how nominal rent on base leases—first granted in 1928 and continuously reaffirmed by Congress—allows credit unions to provide indispensable financial services to military households.
From the first paycheck at boot camp to the last permanent change station back home, credit unions deliver. Being on-base offers advantages for active-duty troops, such as matching gate schedules, mobile branches deployed to field exercises, and more. Other mission-critical benefits include:
- Guaranteed on-base access;
- Immediate Service Members Civil Relief Act relief;
- Zero interest deployment loans;
- Global, surcharge-free access;
- Low- or no-fee checking; and
- Lifecycle coaching.
