Last year, Grant said, AER made a policy change to allow all Soldiers, regardless of rank, direct access to AER, without going through the company commander or first sergeant. But to maintain this level of assistance, donations from Soldiers, active and retired, are essential to ensure the legacy of Soldiers helping Soldiers.
If an office is not found within 50 miles, Soldiers can receive AER assistance through the American Red Cross at 1-87.
Whether the need is money for a Soldier's emergency leave, new brakes for the Family car or to cover the deposit on a new apartment, Foley continued, AER is there. Active duty or retired Soldiers may request assistance from any military aid society office located within 50 miles of their current locations. This year's theme, Never Leave a Soldier in Need, supports the Army's core values, said retired Lt. "AER helps change lives for the better," she said. "Your support is heartwarming," Flores told the crowd, speaking on behalf of her father. Her mother, Farah Flores, needed a bone marrow transplant from her sister, Lehra Mai Odron, who lives in the Philippines. Army Emergency Relief is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to Soldiers, active and retired, and their Families, Grant said.īernadette Flores spoke at the kick-off to thank AER and those who contribute to the fund because her Family benefitted from a $2,000 grant. "AER is not part of CFC Soldiers can't contribute to AER through the CFC," Grant said. Lionel Grant, Fort Benning's AER officer, said he was surprised by how many Soldiers haven't heard about AER and get it confused with the Combined Federal Campaign. "This is the only time we give Soldiers an opportunity to contribute," Hilmes said. Andy Hilmes said he thinks a successful AER campaign includes AER representatives making 100 percent contact with the Soldiers in their units to explain the benefits of the program. This year's theme is "Never Leave a Soldier in Need." The campaign runs through May 15, and Fort Benning Garrison Commander Col. Recent reviews from other mil-fams are a great place to start when researching Columbus neighborhoods and getting the real scoop.FORT BENNING, Ga., (March 9 2016) - Fort Benning's Army Emergency Relief fundraising campaign kicked off this year with something different: a drill sergeant and squad of Soldiers from 30th AG Battalion (Reception) called cadence about how AER helps Soldiers. Anyone who has been stationed at Fort Benning in the last five years can confirm that Fort Benning and the surrounding area have come a looooong way since the 90’s, which is undoubtedly how old these rumors are, if not older. Ladies and gentlemen, this is seriously bad intel. You’ve probably heard the rumors too: Fort Benning is miserable…don’t live in Columbus…there’s so much crime…there’s nothing to do. The “Better at Benning” campaign kicked off in 2016 in an effort to dispel some myths about the installation. The first of which being that life is better at Benning. There are several things you should know about Fort Benning and the surrounding area prior to your PCS. Fort Benning Air Assault - Course OverviewSome brief information about my class, its uniqueness, and all the numbers (pass rates) for not only the course but. The Army Substance Abuse Program, or ASAP, is a comprehensive program, which combines prevention education, suicide prevention, urinalysis testing, risk reduction, and civilian employees counseling services. So if you haven’t been stationed here before, lighten up buttercup cause it was only a matter of time before you PCSed to this location! WHERE IS FORT BENNING? Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) Site Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) Mission & Overview. In fact, the majority of the Army’s soldiers have been to Fort Benning for either Basic Training or a military school at some point or another. Fort Benning is one of the most iconic Army installations as it’s the home of the Maneuver Center of Excellence.
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