{"id":5001,"date":"2020-03-18T19:14:25","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T19:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=5001"},"modified":"2020-03-18T19:44:05","modified_gmt":"2020-03-18T19:44:05","slug":"an-update-for-our-military-communities-on-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2020\/03\/18\/an-update-for-our-military-communities-on-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"An update for our military communities on COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"xxxxxxxmsonormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\">Dear Soldiers, Airmen, family members, military retirees and Veterans,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xxxxxxxmsonormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\">As COVID-19 continues to create uncertainty, the Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service remains committed to supporting you, just as we have for nearly 125 years. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xxxxxxxmsonormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\">Because of the fluid nature of the pandemic, we invite you to keep up with the latest news regarding your Exchange benefit (including near real-time information regarding store hours and services)\u00a0via our social media channels. Each Exchange has its own Facebook page, and our team is working diligently to share the most up-to-date information with you via social media. You can find our main corporate page on Facebook by searching for @shopmyexchange. From there, you can find your location by clicking on \u201cstores.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xxxxxxxmsonormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\">At most locations, main Exchange stores are open but hours may be reduced or changed to allow for thorough cleaning and restocking. Our restaurants are open too\u2014but transitioning to take-out service to align with social distancing measures. The wide range of support we offer the communities we are honored to serve\u2014from Military Clothing stores, Express gas stations and malls \u2014are here for you, but hours may vary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xxxxxxxmsonormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\">Thank you for allowing us to continue to serve you. Now more than ever, the Exchange family stands with your family. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xxxxxxxmsonormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\">Army Strong! Air Force Strong! 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