From the commander: Army Emergency Relief critical to Soldiers in times of need

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JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, VA, UNITED STATES

03.10.2016

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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va. - March is already here, and that marks the beginning of the Army Emergency Relief (AER) campaign. Since its founding in 1942, AER has taken care of Soldiers and their families by providing financial assistance in a time of need.

Last year alone, the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall AER distributed some $172,000 in interest-free loans and grants to Soldiers and family members. Such an extraordinary accomplishment is not sustainable without the continued generosity of Soldiers like you.

Unfortunately, donations to AER over the past two years have declined by 40 percent. As leaders, it is imperative that we maintain an excellent level of support to our fellow Soldiers. It is also vitally important to never leave a Soldier behind; continued support of AER by each one of us is one way to do just that.

For those Soldiers and Army families in need, I encourage you to apply for relief through the AER directly. We never know when we may need assistance, and that’s why AER is so important. This annual effort is not just about collecting money, never to see a return on investment.

Instead, it is a very direct way for Soldiers to help Soldiers. Our contributions directly fuel the AER’s ability to help our Soldiers and Army family members.

We take great pride in our commitment to be there for each other, and this is just another way for the joint base community to make good on that promise. This year’s campaign runs through May 15, and I ask that you be a part of this important effort.

To learn more, call Trina Reliford at 703-696-8435 or visit www.aerhq.org.

• Date Taken: 03.10.2016
• Date Posted: 03.10.2016 17:45
• Story ID: 191993
• Location: JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, VA, US