LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s senior enlisted advisor is ensuring Los Angeles Air Force Base Airmen and Guardians have what they need to stay ready and resilient.
During his visit to Los Angeles AFB, Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby toured Exchange facilities and met with Space Base Delta 3 Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Brian Vance on Feb. 9 to discuss how the Department of Defense retailer can improve the quality of life for the community.
“The Exchange is all in to make Los Angeles Air Force Base a great place to work and live,” said Osby, one of about 30 active-duty service members assigned to the Exchange. “We’re committed to expanding and improving our services and options to best serve the community.”
Among the improvement efforts, the Exchange Starbucks recently updated its register system, so Airmen, Guardians and families can place mobile orders through the Starbucks app and earn Starbucks Rewards. In the coming months, shoppers will see a self-checkout option at the Exchange.
Every time service members shop their Exchange—whether in person or at ShopMyExchange.com—they are strengthening their community. 100% of Exchange earnings are reinvested in the military community through funding for critical Quality-of-Life programs, as well as capital improvements. In the last 10 years, the Exchange worldwide has contributed $3.5 billion in earnings.
“It matters where you shop,” Osby said. “Small changes can make a big difference in a community. The Exchange is passionate about enhancing the quality of life for our heroes.”
During his visit, Osby also thanked Exchange associates for their dedicated service.
The Exchange is committed to hiring heroes. Since 2013, the Exchange worldwide has hired more than 56,000 Veterans and military spouses and aims to increase that to 75,000 by 2026.
“Since 1895, the Exchange has provided a lifeline to America’s service members and their families,” Osby said, noting that 85% of the Exchange’s 29,000-strong worldwide workforce has a military connection. “The Exchange is family serving family. Whether supporting troops downrange or here at Los Angeles, Exchange associates are there to serve those who serve.”
Facebook-friendly version: @exchangechief Kevin Osby visited Los Angeles AFB and met with Space Base Delta 3 Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Brian Vance to discuss the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s commitment to making life better for Airmen, Guardians and families. “The Exchange is family serving family. Whether supporting troops downrange or here at LA, Exchange associates are there to serve those who serve,” Osby said. Read more on how the Exchange is serving the community: https://wp.me/p9Q7PG-2jF.
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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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Media Notes:
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