Shaw Air Force Base Exchange Offers New Healthy Dining Option with Bun-D

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE – Those in the Shaw Air Force Base community looking to eat healthier this new year have a new option at the Exchange food court.

20^th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Lawrence Sullivan, 20^th Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Steve Cenov, 20^th Mission Support Group Commander Col. Jason Campbell and 20^th Mission Support Group Chief Master Sgt. Scott Cooley joined Shaw Exchange General Manager Thomas Kuttamperoor in cutting the ribbon at Bun-D, which focuses on natural, unprocessed ingredients in its menu.

“The Exchange is responding to the needs of the Shaw community with more dining options and healthier choices,” Kuttamperoor said. “We’re committed to supporting our Airmen and families’ readiness and resiliency.”

The Shaw AFB Exchange Bun-D is just the third Bun-D in the United States. The other two are at the U.S. Air Force Academy Exchange and the Fort Carson Exchange. Bun-D is a Germany-based restaurant that offers salads, wraps, rice bowls and smoothies. There are 14 Bun-D locations at Exchanges overseas, including a location downrange in United Arab Emirates— with three more locations opening this year in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar—where deployed troops can enjoy fresh and healthy meals at the tip of the spear.

Shopping the Shaw AFB Exchange stores and dining at Exchange restaurants benefit Airmen and military families, as 100% of Exchange earnings support the community. In 2019, the Exchange contributed more than $483,000 to Quality-of-Life programs at Shaw AFB.

The Shaw AFB Exchange Bun-D is located in the main Exchange food court at 370 Rhodes Avenue., Bldg. 1403 and is open Tuesday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Facebook-friendly version: 20th Mission Support Group Commander Col. Jason Campbell,  20th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Lawrence Sullivan, 20th Mission Support Group Chief Master Sgt. Scott Cooley and 20th Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Steve Cenov joined Shaw AFB Army & Air Force Exchange Service leaders in celebrating the grand opening of the Bun-D restaurant at the Shaw Air Force Base Exchange food court Jan. 22. Airmen, families and the Shaw AFB community can enjoy salads, wraps, rice bowls in more from the clean-eating restaurant focused on natural and unprocessed ingredients. Read more: https://wp.me/p9Q7PG-1CY.

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