Capt. Hemalot Tatafu from 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion, 66th Military Intelligence Brigade, shares his heartfelt experience utilizing #ArmyEmergencyRelief to reunite with his Family during a time of urgent need.
Through the utilization of the #AER program, Tatafu and his Family of eight were granted the opportunity to return to Tonga and bid a final farewell to his mother. Tatafu received financial assistance from AER — the ‪@usarmy‬'s official #nonprofit — to cover most of the expenses of his journey back home.
"AER was willing to pay half of the remaining (travel) cost, and offered me an interest-free loan for the remaining amount," he said. "This made it possible for us to be in that room and experience those...
