{"id":11622,"date":"2025-09-04T15:23:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T15:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=11622"},"modified":"2025-10-28T18:07:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T18:07:45","slug":"exchange-restaurants-expresses-open-for-dining-to-all-military-installation-visitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2025\/09\/04\/exchange-restaurants-expresses-open-for-dining-to-all-military-installation-visitors\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Restaurants, Expresses Open for Dining to All Military Installation Visitors"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Authorized visitors and Department of Defense contractors at Army & Air Force Exchange Service installations can enjoy tax-free meals at more than 1,600 Exchange restaurants and Express locations.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Exchange\u2019s restaurants and Expresses worldwide are open for anyone with installation access to enjoy dining in or takeout. Restaurants include Panda Express, Qdoba, Panera and more. Additionally, more than 650 self-serve 24\/7 stores provide better-for-you options including salads, fruits and vegetables, protein bars, popular beverages and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cCivilian workers and visitors can feel free to grab a meal, beverage or quick snack at the Express or Exchange restaurants\u2014there\u2019s no need to go off the installation,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWhen civilians dine with the Exchange, they keep the benefit strong for those who serve as 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

All Exchange restaurants offer better-for-you options as part of the Exchange\u2019s BE FIT 360 program. \u201cHealthier Choices, Healthier Lifestyle\u201d<\/p>\n

shelf tags easily identify these items at Express locations. Every Wednesday<\/a>, an added perk is that direct-operated Exchange restaurants offer $2 off entr\u00e9e salads priced at $4 or more.<\/p>\n

In OCONUS locations, visiting shopper privileges vary and are controlled by overseas commanders in accordance with the host country\u2019s\/U.S. international agreements. For more information, visit the Exchange\u2019s Overseas Customers page\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>#DYK you don\u2019t need military affiliation to savor delicious meals at more than 1,600 Exchange restaurants and 250 Express locations? Visitors, Department of Defense contractors and civilians can enjoy dining in or takeout. Find out more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-31s<\/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 51st<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, the\u00a0Exchange 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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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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