{"id":6260,"date":"2021-01-25T16:36:44","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T16:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=6260"},"modified":"2021-01-25T16:52:39","modified_gmt":"2021-01-25T16:52:39","slug":"shaw-air-force-base-exchange-offers-new-healthy-dining-option-with-bun-d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2021\/01\/25\/shaw-air-force-base-exchange-offers-new-healthy-dining-option-with-bun-d\/","title":{"rendered":"Shaw Air Force Base Exchange Offers New Healthy Dining Option with Bun-D"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>SHAW AIR FORCE BASE \u2013<\/strong> Those in the Shaw Air Force Base community looking to eat healthier this new year have a new option at the Exchange food court.<\/p>\n<p>20<sup>th<\/sup> Fighter Wing Commander Col. Lawrence Sullivan, 20<sup>th<\/sup> Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Steve Cenov, 20<sup>th<\/sup> Mission Support Group Commander Col. 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Scott Cooley joined Shaw Exchange General Manager Thomas Kuttamperoor in cutting the ribbon at Bun-D, which focuses on natural, unprocessed ingredients in its menu.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6263\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6263\" style=\"width: 339px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6263\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2021\/01\/25\/shaw-air-force-base-exchange-offers-new-healthy-dining-option-with-bun-d\/shaw-bun-d-go\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Shaw-Bun-D-GO-e1611592191874.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"596,526\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Shaw Bun-D GO\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Shaw-Bun-D-GO-e1611592191874.jpg?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Shaw-Bun-D-GO-e1611592191874.jpg?w=596\" class=\"wp-image-6263\" src=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Shaw-Bun-D-GO-e1611592191874.jpg\" alt=\"Shaw Bun-D\" width=\"339\" height=\"299\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Left to right: Shaw Exchange Gen. Mgr. Thomas Kuttamperoor, 20th Mission Support Group Commander Col. Jason Campbell, 20th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Lawrence Sullivan, Bun-D Manager Mrs. Glover, Exchange Services Business Mgr. Rochele Jordon, Bun-D Trainer Mr. Hakan, 20th Mission Support Group Chief Master Sgt. Scott Cooley and 20th Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Steve Cenov.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThe Exchange is responding to the needs of the Shaw community with more dining options and healthier choices,\u201d Kuttamperoor said. \u201cWe\u2019re committed to supporting our Airmen and families\u2019 readiness and resiliency.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Shaw AFB Exchange Bun-D is just the third Bun-D in the United States. The other two are at the U.S. Air Force Academy Exchange and the Fort Carson Exchange. Bun-D is a Germany-based restaurant that offers salads, wraps, rice bowls and smoothies. There are 14 Bun-D locations at Exchanges overseas, including a location downrange in United Arab Emirates\u2014 with three more locations opening this year in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar\u2014where deployed troops can enjoy fresh and healthy meals at the tip of the spear.<\/p>\n<p>Shopping the Shaw AFB Exchange stores and dining at Exchange restaurants benefit Airmen and military families, as 100% of Exchange earnings support the community. In 2019, the Exchange contributed more than $483,000 to Quality-of-Life programs at Shaw AFB.<\/p>\n<p>The Shaw AFB Exchange Bun-D is located in the main Exchange food court at 370 Rhodes Avenue., Bldg. 1403 and is open Tuesday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>20th Mission Support Group Commander Col. Jason Campbell,\u00a0 20th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Lawrence Sullivan, 20th Mission Support Group Chief Master Sgt. Scott Cooley and 20th Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Steve Cenov joined Shaw AFB Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service leaders in celebrating the grand opening of the Bun-D restaurant at the Shaw Air Force Base Exchange food court Jan. 22. Airmen, families and the Shaw AFB community can enjoy salads, wraps, rice bowls in more from the clean-eating restaurant focused on natural and unprocessed ingredients. Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1CY\">https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1CY<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8212; 30 &#8212;<\/p>\n<p>Since 1895, the Army &amp; 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 61<sup>st<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.2 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 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ShopMyExchange.com\">http:\/\/www.ShopMyExchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Marisa Conner at 214-312-5111 or connermar@aafes.com.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n<p>Facebook:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange\/\">www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shopmyexchange\/\">@shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SHAW AIR FORCE BASE \u2013 Those in the Shaw Air Force Base community looking to eat healthier this new year have a new option at the Exchange food court. 20th Fighter Wing Commander Col. 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