Mrs. Patraeus advises on financial readiness Published May 13, 2014 By Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Holly Petraeus, head of the Office of Servicemember Affairs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, talked to Airmen about financial safety May 13, here. The CFPB's main purpose is to educate consumers about corrupt financial practices in the consumer financial markets. The bureau also protects military families from predatory practices by financial institutions. The CFPB investigates complaints against credit card companies as well as mortgage and loan issuers.