USAG Stuttgart Commander Col. Kirk Alexander, Command Sgt. Major Chris Melendez and Army Emergency Relief Officer Amy Melendez pose for a photo at the AER campaign kickoff on March 6, 2025. Photo by Margarita Cambest/USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs

This year’s AER fundraising campaign runs through June 14. Service members, DOD civilians, contractors and other community members can contribute to the campaign here. Unit AER reps can also assist in setting up regular donations by allotment.Read More

U.S. Soldiers with 75th Ranger Regiment scale the cliffs like Rangers did during Operation Overlord 75 years ago at Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Normandy, France, June 5, 2019. More than 1,300 U.S. Service Members, partnered with 950 troops from across Europe and Canada, have converged in northwestern France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the WWII Allied invasion of Normandy, commonly known as D-Day. Upwards of 80 ceremonies in 40 French communities in the region will take place between June 1-9, 2019, the apex being held June 6th at the American Cemetery at Colleville sur Mer. (U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger)

AER campaign raises funds for service members in needRead More

The AER Company Commander and First Sergeant Quick Assist Program is a valuable tool for leaders to help Soldiers resolve short-term cash flow issues.Read More