{"id":7413,"date":"2021-12-08T16:19:02","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T16:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=7413"},"modified":"2021-12-08T16:19:02","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T16:19:02","slug":"exchange-to-honor-ambassador-robert-bud-mcfarlane-with-inaugural-quality-of-life-force-multiplier-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2021\/12\/08\/exchange-to-honor-ambassador-robert-bud-mcfarlane-with-inaugural-quality-of-life-force-multiplier-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange to Honor Ambassador Robert \u2018Bud\u2019 McFarlane with Inaugural Quality-of-Life Force Multiplier Award"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will honor former U.S. National Security Advisor Robert \u201cBud\u201d McFarlane with its inaugural Quality-of-Life Force Multiplier Award<\/a> on Dec. 11 during an on-field presentation at the 122nd<\/sup> Army-Navy Game.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a Naval Academy graduate, Marine, combat veteran, White House Fellow, respected diplomat and Cold War strategist, Bud has always answered our Nation\u2019s call,\u201d said Exchange Director\/CEO Tom Shull, USMA Class of 1973. \u201cThe Exchange salutes Bud\u2019s many contributions to the security of all Americans.\u201d<\/p>\n

McFarlane was a staunch advocate for extending a lifelong online shopping benefit to honorably discharged Veterans at ShopMyExchange.com. The benefit, championed by Shull and the Exchange, launched on Veterans Day 2017, giving all who served with honor tax-free shopping online and military-exclusive pricing for life.<\/p>\n

The Exchange\u2019s Quality-of-Life Force Multiplier Award honors those have made significant contributions to Warfighters and their families. McFarlane will be the first to receive the award, which will become an annual tradition at America\u2019s Game.<\/p>\n

The Exchange, the Department of Defense\u2019s largest retailer, has been a participating partner of the Army-Navy Game presented by USAA since 2018.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version:\u00a0 <\/strong>Former National Security Advisor Robert \u201cBud\u201d McFarlane is @shopmyexchange\u2019s inaugural recipient of the Quality-of-Life Force Multiplier Award. He will be honored on the field during the @ArmyNavyFootballGame on Dec. 11.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1Vz<\/a><\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians 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 54th<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.4 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. 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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