Press Releases

Director/CEO of Dallas-Based Army & Air Force Exchange Service Honors 40 Years of Healing at Vietnam Veterans Memorial

By Julie Mitchell / March 28, 2022 /

WASHINGTON – A host of Vietnam-era Veterans honored the 40th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial during a wreath-laying ceremony on March 26. Dignitaries included: Jan Scruggs, a Vietnam Veteran and founder of the memorial. Army & Air Force Exchange Service Director/CEO Tom Shull, a Vietnam-era Army Veteran who now leads the Department of Defense’s…

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Honoring Vietnam Veterans: Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Host Pinning Ceremonies March 29

By Marisa Conner / March 22, 2022 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will honor Vietnam Veterans during pinning ceremonies at PXs and BXs around the world on March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The Exchange has partnered with The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to provide free commemorative lapel pins to Veterans who served on…

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Picture of the new BP/Amoco-branded canopy and pumps at Fort Knox's Army & Air Force Exchange Service Wilson Express

Wilson Express Now Offering BP/Amoco Fuel to Fort Knox Community

By Marisa Conner / March 18, 2022 /

FORT KNOX – BP/Amoco-branded fuel is now available at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Fort Knox Wilson Express gas station. The Express has received updated signing and canopies identical to those at BP/Amoco’s gas stations outside the gate. All grades of BP/Amoco gasoline with Invigorate® not only meet but exceed industry-leading formulation specifications.…

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Photo of the Fort Gordon Gate 1 Express' new canopy and pumps. The gas station now offers BP/Amoco-branded fuel.

Gate 5 Express Now Offering BP/Amoco Fuel to Fort Gordon Community

By Marisa Conner / March 18, 2022 /

FORT GORDON – BP/Amoco-branded fuel is rolling out to Fort Gordon’s two Army & Air Force Exchange Service Express gas stations. Drivers can now fill up with BP/Amoco fuel at the Gate 5 Express, the first Fort Gordon Express gas station to receive updated signing and canopies identical to those at BP/Amoco’s gas stations outside…

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The Exchange’s Commitment to Hiring Veterans, Military Spouses Honored by VETS Indexes 4-Star Employer Award

By Marisa Conner / March 16, 2022 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been recognized for its dedication to employing Veterans and members of the military community by VETS Indexes for the second consecutive year. The Exchange received a 4-Star Employer Award for its commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting Veterans, military spouses, reservists and National…

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Exchange Encourages Military Shoppers to Keep an Eye on Their Visual Health During Save Your Vision Month

By Marisa Conner / March 15, 2022 /

DALLAS – With optical centers and optometry clinics at more than 140 locations worldwide, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service makes it easy for military community members to set their sights on better eye health this March, Save Your Vision Month, and beyond. The Department of Defense’s largest retailer encourages retirees, military dependents, Veterans…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Salutes Vietnam Veterans with Special Truck Design

By Chris Ward / March 14, 2022 /

DALLAS – In recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is rolling out three tractor-trailers with a message to those that served during that era: “Thank you for your service to our Nation.” “The American public didn’t understand the sacrifices of Vietnam War Veterans, and…

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Exchange Micro Markets Bring Self-Serve Convenience to Military Communities

By Marisa Conner / March 9, 2022 /

DALLAS – Service members can fuel up with better-for-you meals and snacks while staying close to their workplace at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s nearly 150 micro markets. Fully automated and contactless, the self-serve markets are positioned near Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and Department of Defense civilians working unusual hours or in high-traffic or…

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Exchange’s ‘BE FIT Live’ Workouts Pump Up the Military Community

By Keiana Holleman / March 8, 2022 /

DALLAS –The military community can put in work each week with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s fitness experts during “BE FIT Live” workouts on Facebook. Exchange BE FIT ambassador Roy Montez and Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Sonja Berry host the live workouts, typically airing Mondays at 11 a.m. Central, on the Exchange’s…

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Exchange and Comcast NBCUniversal Team Up to Provide Service Members with Free Streaming of the Beijing Paralympic Games

By Marisa Conner / March 2, 2022 /

DALLAS AND NEW YORK – No matter where they are in the world, service members and honorably discharged Veterans will be able to stream NBCUniversal’s coverage of the 2022 Paralympic Games from their personal devices and computers through ShopMyExchange.com. The Paralympic Games will take place from March 4 to March 13 in Beijing, China. Through…

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