![]() “Through our donations to this storied 76 year old organization, they are able to help relieve the distress of Soldiers and their families. “Army Emergency Relief is about taking care of our Soldiers past, present and future – it stands to reason each of us play a pivotal role in AER’s ability to provide this continued support,” said USAG RP Command Sgt. People can donate using the traditional paper pledge form, online at or through the AER phone app. Throughout my time in the service, I had several Soldiers under my supervision that received AER assistance for things such as rent, electric, gas, telephone bills and vehicle repairs.”ĭonating to AER is relatively easy. “Because of this, I learned about AER early in my Army career. ![]() The soldier was allowed to go home for a week to attend his father’s funeral and AER assisted with his travel expenses,” he recalled. “One of the Soldiers in my platoon had a death in his family. James Ursano Scholarship Program are need-based scholarship programs created to help Army spouses and children of Army Soldiers obtain their undergraduate degrees.Īlvarez, a retired sergeant major with 28 years of active-duty service, said he first heard of AER when he was going through Army Basic Combat Training. The Spouse Education Assistance Program and the Maj. The program also provides need-based undergraduate college scholarships for spouses and children of active-duty and retired Soldiers. The AER officer will then interview the individual to determine the course of action most beneficial to the Soldier, Alvarez explained. When a Soldier goes to Army Community Services seeking assistance for a financial emergency, an AER officer will review the application, which includes a budget form, a completed AER form and documents supporting the need. “Assistance is normally provided in the form of an interest free loan, a grant or a combination of both.” “Army Emergency Relief is the only organization that provides financial assistance to active-duty, retired, Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers and their family members as well as survivors of Soldiers that died while on active duty,” said Carlos Alvarez, USAG RP AER representative. Monetary assistance is given in the form of interest-free loans, grants or a combination of the two. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz is committed to helping Soldiers in need.ĪER was established 76 years ago to assist Soldiers and their family members in emergency situations to avoid financial hardship. ![]() The annual Army Emergency Relief Campaign takes place March 1 through May 15, and U.S. ![]() Helping Soldiers is only a few clicks away, so donate today! Keith Igyarto, USAG RP commander, how to make donations using the Army Emergency Relief phone app. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Command Sgt. ![]()
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