In those cases where the carrier does not waive fees or penalties, the Army Emergency Relief Society , Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and the Air Force Aid Society can provide loans or
grants to cover unexpected expenses. The relief societies suggest military personnel requiring emergency financial assistance
of this nature call or visit the relief society office at the nearest military installation. All three organizations have
reciprocal agreements with each other and the Coast Guard, so it doesn't matter which field office a service member uses.
In the absence of a military installation, the American Red Cross and the USO can connect military personnel with their respective
organizations.
The relief societies consider all requests for emergency financial aid
from active duty military personnel and family members, and National Guard and Reserve personnel on active duty and their
family members on a case-by-case basis. The societies' first priority is the timely return of the service member to his or
her duty station. However, the societies' mission and funding permit the relief societies to respond to almost any emergency.
