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DALL AIR FORCE BASE – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service opened its mobile field exchange (MFE) at Tyndall Air Force Base on Oct. 21—the only store within miles supporting hundreds of service members as they rebuild after Hurricane Michael.
“This MFE underscores the Exchange mission of going where the troops go, regardless of location or conditions,” said Army Capt. Conrad Bellard, Exchange Commercial Transportation Manager. “With the main Exchange and both Expresses closed due to damage and no stores currently open within miles of Tyndall, we can make things a little more comfortable for those working to bring life back to normal on the base.”
The MFE is an “Exchange on wheels,” a 53-foot trailer stocked with emergency supplies, toiletries, snacks and drinks. Command requested the MFE on Oct. 18. By Oct. 21, the mobile store, parked in the main Express parking lot, was fully stocked and supporting a steady stream of service members.
Service members who came through the MFE on opening day were excited to see the level of support the Exchange was providing the community.
“I got flown in from North Carolina to help with the recovery, and I was out of a few toiletries and saw this. So I stopped in to get a few things and get back to the task at hand,” said Col. Scott Nall, Commander for the 245th Civil Engineer Flight, North Carolina Air National Guard. “Having this out here is priceless. Absolutely priceless.”
The MFE will remain at Tyndall indefinitely, until the main Express is back up and running.
“It definitely raises morale for everybody to be able to come in here,” said Staff Sgt. Zachary Pigg, who was sent to Tyndall from Moody Air Force Base. “It’s nice to have a place where we can come get what we need.”
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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 61st-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.4 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http://www.shopmyexchange.com or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO.
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