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DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>It matters where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families shop, and authorized Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers are doing their part to strengthen their communities. In 2020, Exchange shoppers generated $153 million for critical military Quality-of-Life programs.<\/p>\n Whether shopping at the Barksdale BX, the Camp Humphreys PX or online at ShopMyExchange.com, 100% of Exchange earnings support the military community<\/a>. In the past 10 years, the Exchange has contributed $2.1 billion to programs that support readiness and resiliency, including Child, Youth and School Services; Armed Forces Recreation Centers; and more.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile 2020 was a challenging year, the Exchange team leaned forward to deliver safe, sanitized and secure shopping to the communities we are honored to serve,\u201d said Exchange Director\/CEO Tom Shull. \u201cThe best customers in the world took notice and continued to do their part to strengthen quality-of-life support for Warfighters and their families, highlighting that it truly matters where you shop.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition to the Army and Air Force, the Exchange serves Navy and Marine Corps communities at select locations and online. In 2020, dividends to each service totaled:<\/p>\n The Exchange is the 61st largest retailer in the United States. Serving Warfighters since 1895, the Exchange offers tax-free shopping and military-exclusive pricing at military installations and remote or austere locations worldwide.<\/p>\n Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service contributed $153 million in earnings to critical military Quality-of-Life programs at installations worldwide in 2020. #ItMattersWhereYouShop Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1JU<\/a>.<\/p>\n — 30 —<\/p>\n 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 61st<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.1 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 ###<\/p>\n Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/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\n