{"id":3776,"date":"2019-05-13T16:51:31","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T16:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=3776"},"modified":"2019-05-13T16:55:55","modified_gmt":"2019-05-13T16:55:55","slug":"exchange-celebrates-healthy-choices-in-military-communities-with-summer-festivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2019\/05\/13\/exchange-celebrates-healthy-choices-in-military-communities-with-summer-festivals\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Celebrates Healthy Choices in Military Communities with Summer Festivals"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"HealthyDALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Soldiers, Airmen, retirees and military families can enjoy the weather, have fun and BE FIT at Army & Air Force Exchange Service Healthy Lifestyle Festivals on installations around the world.<\/p>\n

The Exchange has teamed up with the Defense Commissary Agency to host festivals that feature health and wellness activities, exclusive savings on fitness apparel and gear, food tastings, commissary produce sidewalk sales, demonstrations and more<\/a>. There are even healthy living tips for pets.<\/p>\n

The festivals offer easy and fun ways the military community can make better-for-you choices, which is the focus of the Exchange\u2019s BE FIT program.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaking smart decisions when it comes to health and fitness drives the military community\u2019s readiness and resiliency,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe Healthy Lifestyle Festivals help bring awareness of all the healthy options and resources service members and their families can find at the Exchange and commissary.\u201d<\/p>\n

The festivals kick off at Fort Drum on May 15 and run through July 7 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 more information on the festivals, shoppers can visit https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/hlf<\/a> or contact their local Exchange main store for dates, times and locations.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>The military community is invited to have fun and BE FIT at the Army & Air Force Exchange\u2019s Healthy Lifestyle Festivals. The Exchange is teaming up with the Defense Commissary Agency to highlight all the better-for-you options available on installations. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-YU<\/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 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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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Marisa Wolfe at 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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