{"id":2653,"date":"2018-09-06T19:32:37","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T19:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=2653"},"modified":"2018-09-06T19:34:42","modified_gmt":"2018-09-06T19:34:42","slug":"fort-huachuca-exchange-celebrates-8-million-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2018\/09\/06\/fort-huachuca-exchange-celebrates-8-million-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Huachuca Exchange Celebrates $8 Million Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"FORT HUACHUCA \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service unveiled its first major upgrade at Fort Huachuca in more than 30 years with the grand reopening of the Exchange\u2019s shopping center.<\/p>\n

Maj. Gen. Robert Walters Jr., Commanding General of U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence and Fort Huachuca; Exchange Western Region Senior Vice President Shelly Armstrong; Exchange West Coast Regional Vice President Robert Rice; and Fort Huachuca Exchange General Manager Jeff Hyatt cut the ribbon on the renovated 73,000-square-foot shopping center during a grand reopening celebration Sept. 6.<\/p>\n

The approximately $8 million face-lift creates a more modern and convenient retail experience for military shoppers. The updated Exchange includes an additional 6,000 square feet of space to accommodate the garden center and furniture, creating a one-stop shop for Soldiers, families and retirees. The Exchange\u2014not American taxpayers\u2014pays for renovations such as this from earnings.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is a terrific partner to Fort Huachuca,\u201d Walters said. \u201cThe entire community is excited about this update. It\u2019s an honor to celebrate this with all of you.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Exchange\u2019s new BE FIT center, inside the main store, is a highlight of the upgrade and has the look and feel of a sporting goods store featuring name brands such as Nike, Under Armour and Adidas. The expanded athletic apparel and footwear assortment all in one place promotes readiness and resiliency.<\/p>\n

The renovated Exchange highlights name brands shoppers know and trust, including Michael Kors, Columbia, The North Face, Apple, Samsung and Bose.<\/p>\n

Additional shopping center upgrades include an expanded food court and larger GNC store in the mall, polished concrete flooring throughout the shopping center, along with fresh paint, contemporary fixtures and an updated fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s our privilege to take care of Fort Huachuca,\u201d Hyatt said.<\/p>\n

100 percent of Exchange earnings support the military community. Last year, shopping the Exchange generated nearly $330,000 for military Quality-of-Life programs at Fort Huachuca.<\/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\u00a0http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a>\u00a0or follow us on Twitter at\u00a0https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative, please contact Doug Brodess, 214-312-3393 or brodessd@aafes.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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