{"id":6888,"date":"2021-08-03T14:48:05","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T14:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=6888"},"modified":"2021-08-03T15:24:27","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T15:24:27","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-welcomes-new-commander-for-europe-southwest-asia-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2021\/08\/03\/army-air-force-exchange-service-welcomes-new-commander-for-europe-southwest-asia-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Welcomes New Commander for Europe, Southwest Asia, Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Col.SEMBACH, <\/strong>Germany \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service recently welcomed Army Col. Don Nowlin as the commander for Europe\/Southwest Asia\/Africa Region<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As the region\u2019s commander, Nowlin is responsible for about 4,000 associates in more than 25 countries across three continents, in 1,000 facilities, which support half a million customers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the start of an incredible journey,\u201d Nowlin said. \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to being the hub between our service members and Exchange associates.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nowlin, a native of Ackerman, Mississippi, has served the Army for more than 24 years and started his military career as a second lieutenant in the Ordnance Corps. Nowlin has multiple deployments, including Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan, with his latest assignment bringing him to Germany from Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n

Nowlin has hit the ground running since joining the Exchange in June\u2014 visiting Germany\u2019s Grunstadt bakery and water\/ice plant and the Germersheim Distribution Center. He celebrated the grand reopening of the Vicenza Exchange\u2014a $13.2 million project\u2014 in Italy this month.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange has always been a part of my military career,\u201d Nowlin said. \u201cNow that I\u2019m serving as the Europe\/Southwest Asia region commander, I get to see it from a different perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nowlin plans to travel as much as possible with his wife and daughter while meeting the unique challenges of being the Europe\/Southwest Asia\/Africa Region commander.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s already been quite a ride,\u201d Nowlin said. \u201cThis is a new challenge for me, and I plan to enjoy everything this assignment has to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Social media friendly version: <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service welcomed Army Col. Don Nowlin, as its Europe\/Southwest Asia\/Africa Region commander. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1N6<\/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 53rd-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

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill, 314-545-6308 or hilltd@aafes.com.<\/p>\n

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