{"id":5158,"date":"2020-04-22T14:28:26","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T14:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=5158"},"modified":"2020-04-22T20:10:07","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T20:10:07","slug":"mobile-field-exchange-supports-soldiers-at-fort-benning-during-covid-19-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2020\/04\/22\/mobile-field-exchange-supports-soldiers-at-fort-benning-during-covid-19-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Mobile Field Exchange Supports Soldiers at Fort Benning During COVID-19 Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"FortDALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has deployed a mobile field exchange (MFE) to Fort Benning to support more than 500 Soldiers who recently completed basic training<\/a>. Because of COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions, these new recruits are unable to move to their next assignment.<\/p>\n

The MFE, staffed by seven associates from the Fort Benning Exchange, is an Exchange on wheels, a 53-foot trailer stocked with emergency supplies, toiletries, snacks and drinks, typically used to support first responders after natural disasters or during training exercises. It is serving Soldiers who are being housed in a remote location on the installation. Two other MFEs, in New York City and San Antonio, are also operating in support of the fight against COVID-19.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe MFE serves as a lifeline to these young Soldiers because of the remote location of their living quarters,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThis is the type of support that makes the Exchange unique. We can adapt to serve troops regardless of their location or circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lt. Sarah Schreck, Alpha Company Commander, was grateful for the effort and hard work put in to bring the MFE to the Soldiers.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlpha Company coordinated with the Benning Exchange to arrange for the MFE as well as pre-packaged comfort items to support the troops in holdover status,\u201d Schreck said. \u201cA huge thank you to the Exchange team for their support during this pandemic.\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<\/sup>-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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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

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