{"id":11405,"date":"2025-06-10T18:17:44","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T18:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=11405"},"modified":"2025-10-28T18:10:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T18:10:05","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-prepares-to-help-military-community-for-hurricane-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2025\/06\/10\/army-air-force-exchange-service-prepares-to-help-military-community-for-hurricane-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Prepares to Help Military Community for Hurricane Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Hurricane season runs from June through November, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping to prepare military families to weather the storm.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Department of Defense\u2019s largest retailer has bolstered the inventory of essential supplies at distribution centers, ensuring that these high-demand products can be swiftly deployed to PXs and BXs when needed.<\/p>\n

At installations vulnerable to severe weather, managers monitor forecasts and work with command groups to ensure PXs and BXs are ready for major storms. Stores also prepare lists of items to be shipped in advance, ensuring adequate supplies.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange has a powerful infrastructure that enables us to effectively support military communities before and after disasters strike,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe team is fully committed to ensuring the well-being of the communities we serve during these critical times.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Atlantic hurricane season spans from June 1 to Nov. 30. To ensure preparedness across all levels of the organization, the Exchange\u2019s Disaster Support Group, a team of leaders from around the globe, keeps a close watch on weather developments to effectively respond to storms.<\/p>\n

The Exchange has long supported communities after severe weather, such as hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in 2017, Hurricane Michael in 2018, typhoon Mawar in 2023 and hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024.<\/p>\n

Besides providing supplies to retail locations, the Exchange’s Waco Distribution Center also stands ready with mobile field Exchanges that can be filled with snacks, beverages, and hygiene items. These 53-foot trailers can be quickly deployed to communities in the aftermath of severe storms, ensuring that military personnel receive the support they need upon command request.<\/p>\n

Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>To ensure preparedness this hurricane season, the Exchange has bolstered the inventory of PXs and BXs with essential supplies to weather the storm. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2XX<\/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, the Exchange benefit has provided $15 billion in value to 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:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Karrington Bradley at 214-312-5111 or bradleykar@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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