{"id":2544,"date":"2018-08-10T20:43:52","date_gmt":"2018-08-10T20:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=2544"},"modified":"2018-08-10T21:02:36","modified_gmt":"2018-08-10T21:02:36","slug":"grand-forks-afb-celebrates-renovated-exchange-with-ribbon-cutting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2018\/08\/10\/grand-forks-afb-celebrates-renovated-exchange-with-ribbon-cutting\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand Forks AFB Celebrates Renovated Exchange With Ribbon-Cutting"},"content":{"rendered":"

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service ushered in a modern era of shopping for Airmen and military families with the grand reopening of its remodeled Exchange at Grand Forks Air Force Base.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is privileged to be part of Team Grand Forks,\u201d said Exchange General Manager Annette Montgomery. \u201cGrand Forks shoppers will love our new look\u2014they deserve it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Montgomery, 319th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Benjamin Spencer, Command Chief Master Sgt. Brian Thomas and Exchange Central Regional Vice President Larry Salgado cut the ribbon<\/a> on the renovated Exchange during a grand reopening celebration Aug. 10.<\/p>\n

A major highlight of the face-lift\u2014the 43-year-old store\u2019s first since 2010\u2014is the BE FIT concept shop, which has the look and feel of a sporting goods store athleticwear and shoes for men and women from Under Armour, Nike, Adidas and other name brands.<\/p>\n

Airmen and families<\/a> will notice an improved store layout, larger health-and-beauty care and pet areas, new signing, fixtures and carpet. The Exchange\u2019s assortment has expanded too, with Lucky, 5.11, Carhartt and Columbia among in-store offerings. More prestige cosmetics are offered as well, including Stila, Dermalogica and Anastasia.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe store is much more open\u2014and it\u2019s easier to find things,\u201d Montgomery said. \u201cWe\u2019ve made changes shoppers have asked for. The Exchange is invested in the community, and this renovated store proves our commitment to serving our heroes here at Grand Forks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Every dollar of Exchange earnings goes back to Airmen and families. Last year, shopping the Exchange generated more than $200,000 for military Quality-of-Life programs at Grand Forks.<\/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 61st-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. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. 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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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Julie Mitchell, 214-312-3327 or mitchelljul@aafes.com.<\/p>\n

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