{"id":10408,"date":"2024-06-18T18:04:47","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T18:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=10408"},"modified":"2024-06-18T18:04:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T18:04:47","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-goes-where-you-go-to-provide-vital-support-on-deployment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2024\/06\/18\/army-air-force-exchange-service-goes-where-you-go-to-provide-vital-support-on-deployment\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Goes Where You Go to Provide Vital Support on Deployment"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS<\/strong> \u2013 The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is committed to bringing critical Quality-of-Life improvements and tastes of home to service members wherever they go<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For nearly 129 years, the Exchange has served Warfighters and families worldwide with tax-free goods, food and services through world wars, regional conflicts, natural disasters and military exercises no matter the location or conditions. The Nation\u2019s heroes at the tip of the spear depend on the mission-essential Exchange to be wherever they are to keep them ready and resilient. Warfighters can deploy knowing their Exchange benefit is there for them. Watch the Exchange\u2019s Pre-deployment Mission Support video here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In 2023, the Exchange supported 30 exercises in more than 12 countries across Europe, North Africa and the Pacific with 47,600 troops served. In austere locations, the Exchange served more than 67,000 troops through 300 facilities last year.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe tastes of home the Exchange delivers are vital to boosting morale, readiness and resiliency during deployment,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Martinez, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe Exchange is committed to providing the same standard of merchandise, services and more, no matter where our Nation\u2019s heroes are.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Exchange\u2019s We Go Where You Go mission encompasses multiple lines of business including department stores, malls, Express convenience stores, name-brand restaurants and services, the Exchange Credit Program and other Quality-of-Life support such as school meals, bakeries and water plants.<\/p>\n

The MILITARY STAR\u00ae<\/sub> card is an affordable credit solution available exclusively to the military community. MILITARY STAR is especially valuable on deployment, when cardholders in good standing with valid deployment orders to qualifying contingency locations receive a reduced APR and are not required to make monthly payments.<\/p>\n

The Exchange operates Reel Time Theaters at Kuwait-Ali Al Salem, Kuwait-Camp Buehring and Camp Arifjan, offering first run movies and free advance showings of major films year-round. Visit AAFES.com\/exchange-stores\/Movie-Guide<\/a> for theater information, movie listings and showtimes.<\/p>\n

In-store pickup at Exchanges is available for select items ordered at ShopMyExchange.com<\/a>. Items eligible for pickup will have a \u201cPick up in store free\u201d option at the bottom of the product page where shoppers can search for their local store by city or base name.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the dining options, services, businesses and more that are available at specific Exchanges worldwide, visit ShopMyExchange.com<\/a> and click \u201cFind a Store\u201d at the top right to search by city or installation name.<\/p>\n

Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>We go where you go \u2013 no matter where you deploy. @shopmyexchange provides mission-critical support, food, merchandise, services and other tastes of home wherever Warfighters are called to serve. Learn more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2HS<\/a><\/p>\n

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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<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Travis Day, 214-312-3534 or daytra@aafes.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u202f www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u202f https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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