{"id":12088,"date":"2026-01-14T17:28:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T17:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=12088"},"modified":"2026-01-14T17:28:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T17:28:26","slug":"we-go-where-you-go-exchange-leans-forward-to-advance-quality-of-life-projects-at-remote-and-isolated-installations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2026\/01\/14\/we-go-where-you-go-exchange-leans-forward-to-advance-quality-of-life-projects-at-remote-and-isolated-installations\/","title":{"rendered":"We Go Where You Go: Exchange Leans Forward to Advance Quality-of-Life Projects at Remote and Isolated Installations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service invests millions in strengthening Quality of Life <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service is making significant investments to <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2rRQ8HA\">modernize and upgrade operations<\/a>, with new constructions, image upgrades, expansions and more, at remote and isolated locations.<\/p>\n<p>Dozens of major improvements have been completed, or are underway since the Army\u2019s original pilot program targeting Quality-of-Life improvements at its \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.army.mil\/article\/232365\/army_pilot_program_focuses_on_quality_of_life_at_three_austere_posts\">big three<\/a>\u201d installations (Forts Irwin, Polk and Wainwright) launched in 2020. These three installations have seen major improvements including nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theexchangepost.com\/2024\/10\/23\/fort-wainwright-exchange-hosts-triple-play-grand-re-opening-celebrating-three-significant-upgrades\/\">$17 million in upgrades<\/a> to the Fort Wainwright PX, Express and Burger King; a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theexchangepost.com\/2024\/05\/30\/exchange-celebrates-grand-opening-of-15-7-million-express-at-fort-irwin\/\">$16 million Express<\/a> at Fort Irwin; and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theexchangepost.com\/2021\/01\/06\/fort-polk-exchange-expands-quality-of-life-improvements-with-upgraded-express\/\">$2.9 million Express upgrade<\/a> at Fort Polk. After the big three initiative was established, the Army added Fort Hood as a fourth installation. The Exchange responded with related projects to improve the shopping experience at Fort Hood as well.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Exchange has completed or awarded all Quality-of-Life projects originally planned at the start of the Army\u2019s big three program,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThis collective achievement is a result of hard work and collaboration with installation partners, ensuring the best customers in the world are taken care of no matter where their service takes them.\u201d\u00a0 The Exchange, however, didn\u2019t stop at the big three and evaluated other remote or hardship locations to ensure their facilities best represented the brand standard for customers.\u00a0That led to additional Quality-of-Life projects<\/p>\n<p>Some of the other projects include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eglin Air Force Base (Duke Field): New 3,000-square-foot Express featuring a Hunt Brothers Pizza, barber shop and covered fuel pumps; more than 85% of project cost funded by the Exchange<\/li>\n<li>Columbus Air Force Base: Main store renovation, combining with relocated Express and fuel station; 70% of total project cost funded by the Exchange<\/li>\n<li>Fort McCoy: Express update to integrate Military Clothing Store; 94% of total project cost funded by the Exchange<\/li>\n<li>Dugway Proving Ground: Express image upgrade and addition of Hunt Brothers Pizza; 86% of total project cost funded by the Exchange<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Projects at similar remote and isolated facilities from mid-May 2024 through approved projects scheduled throughout 2026 total nearly $92 million in investment directly from Exchange earnings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese investments are a testament to the strength of the virtuous circle that is the 130-year-old Exchange benefit,\u201d Martinez said. \u201c100% of Exchange earnings are returned to the communities the organization is honored to serve. In 2024, the Exchange achieved $492 million in dividend-eligible earnings, with $295 million generated for budget-constrained Quality-of-Life programs\u2014without burdening American taxpayers. In the last 10 years, the Exchange benefit has provided $15 billion in value to the military community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to new facility construction, major image upgrades to PXs, BXs, Expresses, name-brand restaurants, troop stores and more bring Exchange operations up to the latest brand standards with new signage, branding, flooring and lighting, exterior designs and more.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether renovating a main store, adding favorite dining options or simply providing more fuel stations, these upgrades are key to strengthening recruiting, readiness and resiliency,\u201d Martinez said. \u201cNo matter where our Nation\u2019s military mission goes, the Exchange benefit goes where service members and their families go to provide best tastes of home, tax-free and with military exclusive pricing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>We Go Where You Go! The Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service is enhancing Quality of Life for service members and families worldwide. Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-38Y\">https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-38Y<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8212; 30 &#8212;<\/p>\n<p>Since 1895, the Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing\u00a0valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 51st-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\u00a0in earnings that support the military community, including through contributions to critical military Quality-of-Life programs.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>The Exchange is a nonappropriated fund entity of the Department of War and is directed by a Board of Directors. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com\">http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0follow us on X at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/shopmyexchange\">https:\/\/x.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><u>.<\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Robert Philpot at 214-312-3831 or <a href=\"mailto:daytra@aafes.com\">philpotrj@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n<p>Facebook: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange\/\">www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n<p>X: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shopmyexchange\/\">@shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service invests millions in strengthening Quality of Life DALLAS \u2013 The Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service is making significant investments to modernize and upgrade operations, with new constructions, image upgrades, expansions and more, at remote and isolated locations. 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