{"id":1978,"date":"2018-05-10T14:48:18","date_gmt":"2018-05-10T14:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=1978"},"modified":"2018-05-10T14:53:35","modified_gmt":"2018-05-10T14:53:35","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-hosts-healthy-lifestyle-festivals-worldwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2018\/05\/10\/army-air-force-exchange-service-hosts-healthy-lifestyle-festivals-worldwide\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Hosts Healthy Lifestyle Festivals Worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>To continue to support troop readiness and wellness, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Defense Commissary Agency are giving Soldiers, Airmen and their families something to celebrate with Healthy Lifestyle Festivals<\/a> on most military installations worldwide.<\/p>\n

The annual festivals feature health and wellness activities, including commissary produce sidewalk sales, exclusive savings on select Exchange fitness items, grilling demonstrations, food tastings, giveaways and more for service members and their families. The festivals will also highlight healthy living tips and products for pets.<\/p>\n

The festivals kicked off at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, on May 1 and run through July 3 and are an example of the continued partnership between the Exchange and commissary, highlighting the value both retailers bring to military communities.<\/p>\n

For the Exchange, the Healthy Lifestyle Festivals are part of a larger BE FIT program that encourages Soldiers, Airmen and their families to make better-for-you choices to remain ready and resilient.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Healthy Lifestyle Festivals are a great example of making those BE FIT choices that will improve the quality of life for our Airmen, Soldiers and their families,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWe are honored to be a resource that helps our military community develop healthy habits.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information on the festivals, shoppers can visit the Exchange Public Affairs page<\/a> or contact their local Exchange main store for dates, times and locations.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Defense Commissary Agency team up to promote good nutrition, exercise and well-being with Healthy Lifestyle Festivals on select military installations. Read more:\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/2KRHhDu<\/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 website at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.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 Marisa Wolfe, 214-312-5111 or wolfema@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

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