{"id":5698,"date":"2020-09-09T14:54:22","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T14:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=5698"},"modified":"2020-09-09T15:43:24","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T15:43:24","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-partners-with-dodea-to-help-kids-return-to-school-safely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2020\/09\/09\/army-air-force-exchange-service-partners-with-dodea-to-help-kids-return-to-school-safely\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Partners with DoDEA to Help Kids Return to School Safely"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mr. Toshiro Sakumoto, an Army & Air Force Exchange Service tractor trailer driver at the Okinawa Distribution center, delivers sanitizing and personal protective equipment to Bob Hope Primary School in Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2020. (Courtesy photo)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

DALLAS<\/strong> \u2013 With more than 75% of students who attend Department of Defense Education Activity schools across the world returning to in-person instruction, maximizing back-to-school safety has been a team effort.<\/p>\n

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and DoDEA started coordinating in early March for the meal program and the delivery of personal protective equipment in August to students and teachers to protect the health and safety of the families of the Nation\u2019s Warfighters during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is honored to go the extra mile for our military families,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThere\u2019s a personal connection of wanting to do this because it’s the right thing for our children.\u201d<\/p>\n

Through coordination between DoDEA and the DoD\u2019s largest retailer, $1.6 million in personal protective and sanitizing equipment was shipped to 190 schools and seven administrative locations in the Pacific, Europe and continental United States. Equipment included face masks, gloves, floor decals, hand sanitizers, dispensers and more.<\/p>\n

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Cassandra Kee, a team leader at Army & Air Force Exchange Service Germersheim Distribution Center, prepares shipment of sanitizing and personal protective equipment in Germersheim, Germany, Aug. 14, 2020. (Courtesy photo)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“The Exchange’s support allowed schools to open safely and on time,” said Jerry David, DoDEA chief of logistics. “The partnership between DoDEA and the Exchange goes beyond PPE–they’ve become an essential supplier for high-quality, affordable cleaning and sanitizing products that keep our schools safe and healthy for military-connected students.”<\/p>\n

Despite the demand for cleaning wipes and masks, the Exchange accommodated DoDEA\u2019s budget and PPE needs by working with 14 suppliers to ensure the fastest shipment possible to Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps installations worldwide.<\/p>\n

Until COVID-19 threat subsides, the Exchange is doing its part to ensure the health and safety of servicemembers and their families to keep the mission going.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is working with schools to replenish supplies online or through our stores that are conveniently located on the installations,\u201d Osby said. \u201cThese collaborative efforts within the DoD will help the military commands and the community operate successfully day in and day out.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense. Established in 1895, the Exchange is the 61st largest retail organization in the U.S. With annual revenues of $8.6 billion, the Exchange employs approximately 35,000 associates, including military personnel. In 2019, the Exchange produced $369 million in earnings, all reinvested into the military community. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http:\/\/www.aafes.com\/about-exchange\/public-affairs\/press-releases.htm<\/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 Tech. Sgt. Marianique Santos, santosmaria@aafes.com<\/a> or call 214-312-3830.<\/p>\n

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