{"id":12397,"date":"2026-05-14T10:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T15:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=12397"},"modified":"2026-05-14T14:22:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:22:07","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-launches-telecom-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2026\/05\/14\/army-air-force-exchange-service-launches-telecom-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Army &#038; Air Force Exchange Service Launches Telecom Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>DALLAS \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>The Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service is giving the military community a <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2sd3fM3\">one-stop shop for telecommunications needs<\/a>, improving Quality of Life through connectivity.<\/p>\n<p>With the new <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/telecom\/\">Telecom Hub<\/a>, part of the community <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/\">Hub<\/a>, Warfighters and families can see what cellular\/mobile, TV and Internet services are available through the Exchange in CONUS and OCONUS locations. The resource is especially valuable during PCS season as service members move and need to reestablish telecom service.<\/p>\n<p>Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and families can explore providers by region and secure exclusive military savings from AT&amp;T, Allied Telesis, X Mobile, SoftBank and more.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery initiative the Exchange launches begins with our Nation\u2019s heroes and their families at the forefront,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe Telecom Hub serves as a one-stop shop for military families, taking some of the stress and uncertainty out of PCS moves.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Shoppers can visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/telecom\/\">https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/telecom\/<\/a> for the latest on telecom deals and promotions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>@ShopMyExchange is keeping Warfighters and military families connected with its new Telecom Hub. Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-3dX\">https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-3dX<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2014 30 \u2014<\/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 Defense 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 Teonja Tatum, 214-312-6514 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:tatumte@aafes.com\">tatumte@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n<p>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange\/\">www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n<p>X:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shopmyexchange\/\">@shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DALLAS \u2013\u00a0The Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service is giving the military community a one-stop shop for telecommunications needs, improving Quality of Life through connectivity. 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