{"id":2873,"date":"2018-10-23T20:14:19","date_gmt":"2018-10-23T20:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=2873"},"modified":"2018-10-23T20:30:09","modified_gmt":"2018-10-23T20:30:09","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-opens-mobile-field-store-at-tyndall-afb-only-retailer-open-for-miles-after-michael","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2018\/10\/23\/army-air-force-exchange-service-opens-mobile-field-store-at-tyndall-afb-only-retailer-open-for-miles-after-michael\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Opens Mobile Field Store at Tyndall AFB\u2014Only Retailer Open For Miles After Michael"},"content":{"rendered":"

TYN<\/strong>\"\"DALL AIR FORCE BA<\/strong>SE \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service opened its mobile field exchange (MFE) at Tyndall Air Force Base on Oct. 21<\/a>\u2014the only store within miles supporting hundreds of service members as they rebuild after Hurricane Michael.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis MFE underscores the Exchange mission of going where the troops go, regardless of location or conditions,\u201d said Army Capt. Conrad Bellard, Exchange Commercial Transportation Manager. \u201cWith the main Exchange and both Expresses closed due to damage and no stores currently open within miles of Tyndall, we can make things a little more comfortable for those working to bring life back to normal on the base.\u201d<\/p>\n

The MFE is an \u201cExchange on wheels,\u201d a 53-foot trailer stocked with emergency supplies, toiletries, snacks and drinks. Command requested the MFE on Oct. 18. By Oct. 21, the mobile store, parked in the main Express parking lot, was fully stocked and supporting a steady stream of service members.<\/a><\/p>\n

Service members who came through the MFE on opening day were excited to see the level of support the Exchange was providing the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cI got flown in from North Carolina to help with the recovery, and I was out of a few toiletries and saw this. So I stopped in to get a few things and get back to the task at hand,\u201d said Col. Scott Nall, Commander for the 245th Civil Engineer Flight, North Carolina Air National Guard. \u201cHaving this out here is priceless. Absolutely priceless.\u201d<\/p>\n

The MFE will remain at Tyndall indefinitely, until the main Express is back up and running.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt definitely raises morale for everybody to be able to come in here,\u201d said Staff Sgt. Zachary Pigg, who was sent to Tyndall from Moody Air Force Base. \u201cIt\u2019s nice to have a place where we can come get what we need.\u201d<\/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 Chris Ward, 214-312-3861 or wardchr@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

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