DALLAS – In a special on-field presentation, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service presented Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass with its inaugural Warfighter Quality of Life Champion Award at the Commanders’ Classic on Nov. 5.
The Exchange’s Warfighter Quality of Life Champion Award honors those who have made significant contributions to Warfighters and their families.
“This award is for all service members across our Department of Defense who work tirelessly to improve the lives of their fellow service members, families, and our Nation,” Bass said. “They are the ones taking care of the mission, securing our way of life every day, 24/7, and I am honored to serve alongside them.”
Bass enlisted in the Air Force in 1993. She is the first woman to serve as the highest-ranking noncommissioned officer in any of the military services. In her current role, she focuses on building the Total Force with a focus on people, readiness and culture. She also serves on the Exchange’s Board of Directors.
Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull and senior enlisted advisor Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby presented the award to Bass at the Army-Air Force football game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
“CMSAF Bass is an Airman’s Airman,” said Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull, USMA Class of 1973. “For nearly 30 years, she has been steadfast in strengthening critical Quality-of-Life support for Airmen and their families. The Exchange is truly honored to recognize CMSAF Bass with this award.”
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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians 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 54th-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.5 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. 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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