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Today’s culture of financial responsibility has every Airman searching for ways to save the Air Force money. Though Airmen today are extremely resourceful at finding ways to keep Uncle Sam from hitting the unemployment line, the dollars bleeding out of their pockets is just as important. Fortunately, the 86th Force Support Squadron has a program to do just that.
The 86th FSS offers military members the opportunity to buy a club card membership, which allows Airmen to potentially save money.
The club card is a credit card that offers discounts to participating organizations on base along with personal benefits to club members. Organizations such as JR Rockers, E Street Cafe and Pizza Gallery all offer varying discounts on meals when the club card is used.
“The club card is essentially a credit card with benefits,” said Charles Mullins, 86th FSS business operation flight deputy chief. “The more you use it, the more benefits and discounts you’re going to get back from it.”
The card membership carries a rank-based fee. The monthly card fees are airman basic to senior airman: $3; staff sergeant to chief master sergeant: $8; and all officers: $20.
The club card has a variety of benefits and programs for members. Some of these include:
• Free quarterly membership breakfast or dinner
• 10 percent discount on personal functions at clubs
• Borrowing or catering items at no cost
• Club member birthday meal program
• Kids’ club member program (12 and under)
“This is a great card for all ranks,” said Bret Helenius, 86th FSS marketing director. “Members have to pay a small monthly fee, but with the discounts and benefits this card has, it easily pays for itself.”
Airmen can apply for the membership at the Ramstein Enlisted Club by filling out an application. Once the application is submitted a credit limit will be established based on the members credit score. A temporary card will be issued until the permanent card comes in.
“This membership benefits the young people especially,” Mullins said. “Even if they only buy one thing in the month, it’s already paid for itself. The value in the card is definitely there.”
The club card membership is available to all military ranks and provides a chance to save. The card gives Airmen the opportunity to save money while utilizing some of their favorite on base restaurants and organizations.
For more information, visit the enlisted club website at www.86fss.com.
