Press Releases
DALLAS – During April, the Month of the Military Child, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is saluting our Nation’s youngest heroes. The Exchange partnered with Vanguard to create a free, limited-edition collectible iron-on patch celebrating military children who make Warfighters’ mission and focus possible. The patch is available at select Exchanges for military…
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DALLAS – The Exchange is operating a mobile field exchange (MFE) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to support about 400 Soldiers who are part of U.S. Army North’s operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The MFE, staffed by five volunteers from the Fort Sam Houston Exchange, opened just four days after being requested by…
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DALLAS – Soldiers, Airmen and their families can stay up-to-date on local Army & Air Force Exchange Service operating hours during the COVID-19 pandemic through the Exchange’s online community Hub. Shoppers can find current hours for Exchanges worldwide by going to the Hub’s COVID-19 page (https://publicaffairs-sme.com/Community/covid19), scrolling down to the “Information for Your Location” header…
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DALLAS – To support service members and medical personnel on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has opened a mobile field exchange (MFE) at the Army’s field hospital at the Javits Center in New York City. This marks the first time an MFE has been in New…
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DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making sure all associates have up-to-date information throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, including associates who are on the road. The Exchange’s logistics department uses software from PeopleNet to communicate directly with its roughly 160 truck drivers throughout the continental United States to keep them safe and…
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DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is procuring face masks for associates who work in its stores and distribution centers as a measure of protection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Within the coming weeks, the Exchange is distributing reusable face masks for its customer-facing and distribution center associates worldwide. The masks have an…
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DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has opened two mobile barbershops at Fort Lee and Fort Leonard Wood so Soldiers can receive their military haircuts during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The mobile barbers highlight the Exchange’s legacy of providing mission-essential services to Warfighters, especially in a time of need,” said Air Force Chief…
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DALLAS – To help Soldiers, Airmen and their families practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is implementing curbside pickup at six test locations. Beginning April 3, shoppers at Fort Campbell, Kaiserslautern Military Community, Camp Humphreys, McChord Air Force Base and Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort…
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DALLAS – Heroes come in all sizes, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating the youngest among us throughout April, the Month of the Military Child. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Exchange has implemented new strategies to bring the fun to military children all over the world by taking the celebration…
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DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is installing clear acrylic shields at cash registers in stores worldwide to keep Warfighters and associates safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. All Exchanges are expected to have the shields within the next week. “As part of the Department of Defense, the Exchange is mission essential,” said…
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