 Blue Devils, I am Sergeant Major Deidre Perez, the G1 Sergeant Major. On behalf of Command Sergeant Major Gregory Betty, I would like to tell you about Army Emergency Relief. AER is about soldiers helping soldiers. For 80 years, AER has been 100 percent focused on our Army, providing immediate financial assistance for more than 30 emergency categories. Military service members face unique challenges, and hardships can strike at any rank at any time, but the Army takes care of its own. Since 1942, AER has supported 2 million soldiers with nearly $4 billion in financial assistance, including $1 billion since 9-11. AER is for our Blue Devils on Title X orders, retired soldiers, and our families. More contributions mean more help that AER can provide. Contribute online. Even $20 helps to ensure that our soldiers are taken care of. Because the Army takes care of its own, more soldiers' contributions equals more benefits for the Army team. Continue online with your credit card or paypal at the AER website. Get with your first sergeant if you need a $2,000 quick-assist AER loan. Help us help soldiers. Thank you, Blue Devils.