{"id":5441,"date":"2020-07-09T14:31:09","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T14:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=5441"},"modified":"2020-07-09T14:31:09","modified_gmt":"2020-07-09T14:31:09","slug":"army-and-air-force-exchange-service-to-unveil-updated-troop-store-at-camp-gruber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2020\/07\/09\/army-and-air-force-exchange-service-to-unveil-updated-troop-store-at-camp-gruber\/","title":{"rendered":"Army and Air Force Exchange Service to Unveil Updated Troop Store at Camp Gruber"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The reimagined Camp Gruber Exchange Troop Store will feature a full Snack Avenue with a wide array of choices.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

CAMP GRUBER TRAINING CENTER <\/strong>\u2013 The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will unveil an updated, 6,135-square-foot troop store during a grand reopening ceremony<\/a> at 10:30 a.m. July 14 at Camp Gruber Training Center.<\/p>\n

The renovated store offers an improved shopping experience for National Guard members, with a full Snack Avenue that features a coffee bar, grill, ICEE machine and soda fountains.<\/p>\n

Lt. Col. Phil Hemmert of the Oklahoma National Guard will cut the ribbon on the updated store during the grand reopening along with Exchange General Manager Charles Eaves.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom April to September, generally, we have thousands of troops and Reservists who come through Camp Gruber,\u201d Eaves said. \u201cNow the Exchange is giving them a store they can be proud of.\u201d<\/p>\n

When National Guard members and reservists shop the Camp Gruber Exchange, they are making life better for all who wear the uniform. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s important to provide the Camp Gruber community with better resources and more food options while on the installation,\u201d Eaves said. \u201cThe Exchange is dedicated to bringing safe, secure and sanitized shopping, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

The Camp Gruber Troop Store is in Building 135, Braggs, Okla. It\u2019s open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>National Guard Troops assigned to Camp Gruber Training Center can celebrate the Exchange\u2019s renovated Troop Store, which is opening at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. The facility will feature a full coffee bar, ICEE machines, soda fountains and a wide variety of snack options. It is in Building 135, Braggs, Okla. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1pL<\/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 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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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Loyd Brumfield, 214-312-6514 or brumfieldl@aafes.com.<\/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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