{"id":4167,"date":"2019-08-05T17:58:18","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T17:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=4167"},"modified":"2019-08-05T17:58:18","modified_gmt":"2019-08-05T17:58:18","slug":"for-1st-time-army-air-force-exchange-service-welcomes-interns-from-u-s-military-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2019\/08\/05\/for-1st-time-army-air-force-exchange-service-welcomes-interns-from-u-s-military-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"For 1st Time, Army & Air Force Exchange Service Welcomes Interns from U.S. Military Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"West Point Cadets spending 3 weeks in Dallas to broaden knowledge of cybersecurity <\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is hosting interns from the U.S. Military Academy for the first time this summer, underscoring the Department of Defense retailer\u2019s commitment to supporting Warfighters\u2014past, present and future.<\/p>\n

Cadets Thomas \u201cTJ\u201d Bordeaux of New Haven, Conn., and Christian Falk from Buffalo, N.Y., rising juniors at USMA, are spending three weeks at the Exchange\u2019s Dallas headquarters<\/a> completing Advanced Individual Academic Development in cybersecurity as part of their graduation requirements.<\/p>\n

Bordeaux and Falk are part of the Department of Engineering and Computer Science at West Point, and they will learn from leaders in the Exchange\u2019s Information Technology Directorate as well as executives and other West Point graduates.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving TJ and Christian here with us this summer is truly special\u2014they are exceptional Cadets,\u201d said Exchange Director\/CEO Tom Shull, USMA Class of \u201973. \u201cIt is truly a privilege to partner with West Point for the first time on this program to help the Nation\u2019s future military leaders broaden their knowledge in their field of study and remind them the Exchange is there for them throughout their military career.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bordeaux and Falk are already learning more about the Exchange and its mission of serving those who serve.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we get to our first unit and are commanding Soldiers, we can help them understand what the Exchange is there for\u2014how it\u2019ll be there when they deploy, how it supports after-school programs and school lunches overseas,\u201d Bordeaux said. \u201cIt\u2019s a lot more than a retail outlet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Falk agreed.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot everyone understands their benefits,\u201d Falk said. \u201cThe Exchange does a lot to help us.\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 62nd-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.3 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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