ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —Assistance to reduce the impact of the government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians and their families is available through various means. Personal Financial Readiness:The Military and Family Readiness Center personal financial readiness program sustains and improves financial literacy and readiness by offering information, education, training and free personal financial counseling to Airmen, Guardians and their families. The DAF has also increased the number of Personal Financial Managers available to assist and enhance financial readiness and money management skills for members and their families. Airmen and Guardians can submit requests through local Military and Family Readiness Centers and Airman and Family Readiness Centers. If Airmen, Guardians or their families are not near an aid organization, they may seek financial assistance from the Red Cross.