{"id":7475,"date":"2022-01-03T19:41:41","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T19:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=7475"},"modified":"2022-01-03T19:41:41","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T19:41:41","slug":"chief-chat-returns-in-january-with-military-leaders-and-actors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2022\/01\/03\/chief-chat-returns-in-january-with-military-leaders-and-actors\/","title":{"rendered":"Chief Chat Returns in January with Military Leaders and Actors"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ChiefDALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s military-exclusive Facebook live broadcast, \u201cChief Chat,\u201d returns on Jan. 4 with a lineup of celebrities and leaders with strong military backgrounds.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cChief Chat,\u201d hosted by Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor, fosters connections for the military community and provides them the opportunity to interact with celebrities who support those who serve.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is excited for the upcoming episodes,\u201d Osby said. \u201cViewers and supporters of \u2018Chief Chat\u2019 make it possible to continue bringing exclusive opportunities to connect military leaders and celebrities with the military community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Leroy Petry kicks off \u201cChief Chat\u201d at 11 a.m. on Jan. 4. Marine Corps Veteran and actor Romany Malco joins \u201cChief Chat\u201d on Jan. 11 to discuss his military service and his role as Rome on \u201cA Million Little Things.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Jan. 18, retired Army Master Sgt. Chef Andre Rush will share his story on serving the country as well as cuisine and actor Gerald McRaney who plays Ret. Adm. Hollis Kilbride on \u201cNCIS\u201d Los Angeles\u201d joins the chat on Jan. 27 to discuss his acting career and support for Veterans and the Wounded Warrior Project.<\/p>\n

Since the show\u2019s 2020 debut, 155 military leaders, celebrities, athletes, musicians, authors and more have joined the chat.<\/p>\n

Past \u201cChief Chat\u201d guests include Vera Wang, Mark Cuban, Kristin Chenoweth, Brian McKnight and Gary Sinise. Military leaders LT(G) H.R. McMaster, Retired Gen. Larry Spencer and BG Douglas Lowrey have joined the show as well.<\/p>\n

Viewers can watch new interviews live Tuesdays or Thursdays at 11 a.m. Central on the Exchange\u2019s Facebook page\u2014a chance for the military community to ask military leaders and celebrities questions in real time. Previous episodes and current guest schedule can be found on the Exchange\u2019s Chief Chat HUB<\/a> page. All 155 episodes can also be found on the Exchange Facebook playlist, Spotify and YouTube channel.<\/p>\n

Fans can follow Chief Chat and catch up on previous episodes on Facebook<\/a>, Spotify<\/a> and YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: \u201c<\/strong>Chief Chat\u201d returns on Jan. 4 with a lineup of celebrities and leaders with a strong military background. Catch up on the previous 155 episodes on YouTube and Spotify! Who are you excited to see on #ChiefChat? Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1Wz<\/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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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Keiana Holleman, 214-312-6514 or hollemankl@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

Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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