(U.S. Air Force photo/John Harrington)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE – Showing its commitment to making life better for Airmen, military families and retirees, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service unveiled a modern shopping experience at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base during the grand reopening of its shopping center.
Col. Leonard Rose, commander, 88th Mission Support Group; Ronny Rexrode, Exchange Central Regional vice president; Jermaine Wilson, Wright-Patterson Exchange general manager; and Donald Basil, store manager, cut the ribbon on the 75,000-square-foot shopping center during a ceremony Oct. 25. The Wright-Patterson Exchange shopping center, which is nearly 40 years old and was last remodeled in 2010, serves roughly 100,000 military shoppers within 100 miles.
“This project has been in the works for nearly a year and touched every corner of the mall,” Wilson said. “We are excited Wright-Patterson Air Force Base shoppers will finally be able to enjoy all that their improved Exchange has to offer.”
The revamped main Exchange features an updated BE FIT center, with men’s and women’s athletic apparel and footwear from name brands like Under Armour, Nike and New Balance. The PowerZone features a new TV wall and interactive displays. The mall Beauty Shop was also overhauled, featuring updated floors and walls with new equipment coming in mid-November.
“The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is committed to serving Warfighters, retirees and family members at Wright-Patterson by providing them the best shopping experience possible,” Wilson said. “They have done so much for us—it’s truly an honor to serve them.”
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base provided $1.45 million toward the renovation to renovate exterior, remove the walkway canopy, replace the wood fence and more. The Exchange contributed the remaining $4.95 million from Exchange earnings.
In addition to new and renovated stores, 100 percent of Exchange earnings support Quality-of-Life programs including Air Force Outdoor Recreation programs and more.
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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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