{"id":1771,"date":"2018-04-09T15:14:22","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T15:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=1771"},"modified":"2018-04-09T15:19:05","modified_gmt":"2018-04-09T15:19:05","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-salutes-vietnam-veterans-with-custom-truck-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2018\/04\/09\/army-air-force-exchange-service-salutes-vietnam-veterans-with-custom-truck-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Salutes Vietnam Veterans with Custom Truck Design"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>To thank Vietnam Veterans for their selfless sacrifices, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is debuting a new truck design<\/a>, part of the Department of Defense retailer\u2019s efforts alongside the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to honor Veterans during the 50th anniversary of the war.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is privileged to have the opportunity to recognize Vietnam Veterans through our fleet,\u201d said Exchange Director\/CEO Tom Shull, who served in the Army during the Vietnam era. \u201cThese trucks will serve as rolling billboards, expressing gratitude for all who served during this era.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"The truck design features the silhouette of a lone service member set against the background of a faded horizon with a call to \u201cThank a Vietnam Veteran for Service to Our Nation.\u201d The single military member represents the Warfighters who served during this time.<\/p>\n

Three trucks in the fleet feature the commemorative design and will deliver merchandise to Exchange stores from the organization\u2019s distribution centers in the continental United States. The West Coast Distribution Center at Sharpe Army Depot in California; Dan Daniel Distribution Center in Newport News, Va.; and the Waco Distribution Center in Texas will each have a truck in service on their standard delivery routes, serving the whole country.<\/p>\n

Air Force Veteran Pat Thompson<\/a> served in Vietnam before coming to the Exchange as a truck driver and mechanic. In his 18 years with the Exchange, he has deployed four times to support the troops. The new design means a lot to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey remember,\u201d said Thompson, who is based at the Exchange\u2019s Waco Distribution Center. \u201cWe want to be remembered.\u201d<\/p>\n

The trucks also highlight the Veteran online shopping benefit, which launched in November. The lifelong online military exchange benefit authorizes all who served honorably to enjoy tax-free shopping and exclusive military pricing at ShopMyExchange.com.<\/p>\n

The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration is a program administered by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The U.S. began commemoration of the Vietnam War\u2019s 50th anniversary in 2012 and will continue through Veterans Day 2025.<\/p>\n

The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize Vietnam Veterans and their families for service, valor and sacrifice in conjunction with the Commemoration.<\/p>\n

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is thanking Vietnam Veterans with its newest truck design, featured on three trucks across the United States as a way to express the Exchange\u2019s gratitude to these Veterans. Read more:\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/2GN3v7l<\/a><\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen 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 56th-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.4 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated 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 Web site at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong>For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Marisa Wolfe, 214-312-5111 or wolfema@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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

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