{"id":6990,"date":"2021-08-26T15:46:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T15:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=6990"},"modified":"2021-08-26T15:46:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T15:46:00","slug":"feeling-like-home-exchange-focuses-quality-of-life-improvements-at-fort-polk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2021\/08\/26\/feeling-like-home-exchange-focuses-quality-of-life-improvements-at-fort-polk\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeling Like Home: Exchange Focuses Quality-of-Life Improvements at Fort Polk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6991\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2021\/08\/26\/feeling-like-home-exchange-focuses-quality-of-life-improvements-at-fort-polk\/fort-polk-event\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Fort-Polk-Event-e1629992099904.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1000,750\" 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=\"Fort Polk Event\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Fort-Polk-Event-e1629992099904.jpg?w=1000\" class=\"wp-image-6991 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Fort-Polk-Event-e1629992099904.jpg\" alt=\"Fort Polk Exchange\" width=\"276\" height=\"207\" \/>FORT POLK <\/strong>\u2013 The Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service is all in to support the Army\u2019s initiative to improve quality of life for Soldiers and families at Fort Polk.<\/p>\n<p>The installation has been identified as one of \u201cthe Big Four\u201d posts that are remote, austere or facing quality-of-life challenges. U.S. Army Installation Management Command is the lead agent for implementing the myriad aspects of the initiative, and the Exchange and IMCOM are working together to make Fort Polk a better place to work and live.<\/p>\n<p>The Exchange has already invested in some significant upgrades at Fort Polk recently, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theexchangepost.com\/2021\/01\/06\/fort-polk-exchange-expands-quality-of-life-improvements-with-upgraded-express\/\">A $600,000 upgrade to the Express 3<\/a>, which includes new flooring, fixtures, walk-in cooler and freezer and a redesigned layout.<\/li>\n<li>New baby area in the main store.<\/li>\n<li>New carpeting and murals in the main store and mall.<\/li>\n<li>Improved cable and internet service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Exchange has also prioritized hiring opportunities for Fort Polk military spouses, with an in-store job fair and participation in a Department of Defense virtual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theexchangepost.com\/2021\/03\/30\/exchange-providing-employment-opportunities-for-military-spouses-at-fort-polk\/\">Career Empowerment Expo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6993\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6993\" style=\"width: 295px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6993\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2021\/08\/26\/feeling-like-home-exchange-focuses-quality-of-life-improvements-at-fort-polk\/renovated-express-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Renovated-Express-3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" 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=\"Renovated Express 3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The renovated Express 3.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Renovated-Express-3.jpg?w=640\" class=\" wp-image-6993\" src=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Renovated-Express-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"295\" height=\"221\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6993\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>The renovated Express 3.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>More improvements are upcoming for the Fort Polk Exchange, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adding a Slim Chickens restaurant in the food court.<\/li>\n<li>Opening a dual-concept Dunkin Donuts\u2014with a drive-thru\u2014and Baskin Robins in 2022.<\/li>\n<li>Updating the Starbucks in the food court.<\/li>\n<li>Renovating and expanding the mini mall, including adding a Chopz restaurant, scheduled for completion in 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThe Fort Polk Exchange is working hard to bring new and better options to the Fort Polk family,\u201d said General Manager Ronald McDuffie. \u201cWe have great things ahead of us\u2014stay tuned.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>The Exchange is working to make Fort Polk a better place to work, live and play for Soldiers and families. Improvements are already underway, and more updates are planned, including expanding the mini mall and opening new restaurants\u2014like Dunkin Donuts, Baskin Robins, Slim Chickens and Chopz. Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1OK\">https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1OK<\/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 53<sup>rd<\/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 <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>FORT POLK \u2013 The Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service is all in to support the Army\u2019s initiative to improve quality of life for Soldiers and families at Fort Polk. The installation has been identified as one of \u201cthe Big Four\u201d posts that are remote, austere or facing quality-of-life challenges. 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