{"id":11092,"date":"2025-02-27T20:50:50","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T20:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=11092"},"modified":"2025-02-27T20:50:50","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T20:50:50","slug":"unattended-retail-units-bring-24-7-convenience-to-military-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2025\/02\/27\/unattended-retail-units-bring-24-7-convenience-to-military-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Unattended Retail Units Bring 24\/7 Convenience to Military Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS<\/strong> \u2013 As part of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s commitment to providing tastes of home no matter the location, unattended retail units (URU) provide fast, convenient options<\/a> to installations worldwide.<\/p>\n

The self-serve stores offer an assortment found in most Expresses, including snacks, drinks, fresh fruit, ready-to-eat meals, toiletries and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnattended retail units are an important option to provide to military communities,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cSupplementing PXs and BXs with quick, easy and round-the-clock options where access to the main Exchange or Express can be limited means tastes of home are never out of reach.\u201d<\/p>\n

URUs are an important Quality-of-Life improvement, especially at smaller installations, inside barracks, hospitals and large headquarters, providing increased 24\/7 access for service members, families and other installation personnel.<\/p>\n

Along with easy self-checkouts, many URUs also offer in-unit microwaves to heat frozen and refrigerated meals. URUs are often added in common areas, giving shoppers a quality way to enjoy downtime when other Exchange offerings are unavailable or far away.<\/p>\n

The Exchange now operates more than 600 URUs worldwide, with nearly 200 opening in 2024. More are planned for CONUS and OCONUS in 2025.<\/p>\n

Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>With more than 600 unattended retail units available on installations worldwide, round-the-clock tastes of home from the #Exchange are never far away. Learn more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2SU<\/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 52nd<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $15 billion in earnings that support the military community, including through contributions to 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 X at https:\/\/x.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 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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

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