{"id":2124,"date":"2018-06-14T17:06:25","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T17:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=2124"},"modified":"2018-06-14T17:09:47","modified_gmt":"2018-06-14T17:09:47","slug":"exchange-makes-durable-medical-equipment-easier-to-find-for-military-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2018\/06\/14\/exchange-makes-durable-medical-equipment-easier-to-find-for-military-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Makes Durable Medical Equipment Easier to Find for Military Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Military shoppers can turn to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service for durable medical equipment<\/a>\u2014braces, fitness bands, crutches and other devices that sometimes aren\u2019t covered by health insurance plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To meet growing demand, the Exchange is increasing its online assortment of durable medical equipment at ShopMyExchange.com<\/a>. More than 200 items are available online, including a wide selection of braces and safety and mobility aids. By the end of 2018, the Exchange plans to grow its online offerings by 25 percent, and items in the assortment should more than triple in 2019.<\/p>\n

Online availability is vital for shoppers who do not live near brick-and-mortar stores that sell the medical equipment. The wide online assortment also benefits honorably discharged Veterans, who were welcomed home to lifelong tax-free shopping and military-exclusive pricing at ShopMyExchange.com<\/a> last Veterans Day.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe durable medical equipment shops are part of the Exchange\u2019s commitment to keeping military communities healthy,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWhether helping with rehab, fitness or mobility, these products are helping make our communities physically stronger.\u201d<\/p>\n

Besides increasing online offerings, the Department of Defense\u2019s largest retailer is expanding durable medical equipment shops in its shopping centers<\/a>. The Exchange operates shops at Forts Belvoir, Bliss, and Hood; Joint Base Lewis-McChord; and Nellis Air Force Base. That number is expected to nearly triple to 14 by mid-2019. Additionally, approximately 60 Exchange retail stores worldwide carry an assortment of durable medical equipment.<\/p>\n

Nine durable medical equipment shops are scheduled to open at Forts Campbell, Stewart, Bragg and Carson; Joint Base Andrews; Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst; and Luke, Dover and Davis-Monthan Air Force Bases.<\/p>\n

The shops, which also carry medical footwear, therapy aids, wheelchairs, canes and walkers, are relatively new to the Exchange, but have been popular with the military retailer\u2019s shoppers of all ages.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>Military shoppers can turn to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service for durable medical equipment\u2014braces, fitness bands, crutches and other devices that sometimes aren\u2019t covered by health insurance plans. Read more: https:\/\/bit.ly\/2MoMjbg<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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