{"id":3800,"date":"2019-05-20T16:45:10","date_gmt":"2019-05-20T16:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=3800"},"modified":"2019-05-20T16:46:38","modified_gmt":"2019-05-20T16:46:38","slug":"exchange-brings-taste-of-home-to-national-guard-soldiers-reservists-in-guatemala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2019\/05\/20\/exchange-brings-taste-of-home-to-national-guard-soldiers-reservists-in-guatemala\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Brings Taste of Home to National Guard Soldiers, Reservists in Guatemala"},"content":{"rendered":"

Exchange Brings Taste of Home to National Guard Soldiers, Reservists in Guatemala<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Exchange<\/strong>DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>More than 500 National Guard Soldiers and Reservists deployed to an isolated, austere part of Guatemala received a big morale boost as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service opened a mobile field exchange (MFE) there earlier this month.<\/a><\/p>\n

Two Exchange associates from Soto Cano, two from the organization\u2019s headquarters in Dallas and another from Charleston AFB arrived in Huehuetenango, Guatemala, on May 5. Just two days later, the MFE opened and was packed throughout the day.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been planning for more than a year to provide support for this exercise,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThis is yet another example of the Exchange living its \u2018we go where you go\u2019 motto and underscores our dedication to supporting National Guard Soldiers and Reservists.\u201d<\/p>\n

American service members are in Guatemala for Beyond the Horizon, a training exercise to build schools, renovate buildings and conduct medical readiness training. Before the MFEs arrival, food choices were mainly limited to meals ready to eat. The opening of the 53-foot trailer stocked with toiletries, snacks and drinks was a welcomed taste of home. The Exchange MFE will remain in Guatemala until the completion of the exercise on July 27.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen the MFE shows up wherever Soldiers go around the world, it means we can get necessities and small comfort items with little hassle,\u201d said Maj. Christopher Lauff, Executive Officer, TF Rise \u2013 Beyond the Horizon 19. \u201cA cold drink, small snack or toothpaste are just steps away and it is appreciated.\u201d<\/p>\n

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More than 500 National Guard Soldiers and Reservists deployed to an isolated, austere part of Guatemala received a big morale boost as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service opened a mobile field exchange (MFE) there earlier this month. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-Zi<\/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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