{"id":8352,"date":"2022-08-31T17:31:55","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T17:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=8352"},"modified":"2022-08-31T18:07:03","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T18:07:03","slug":"exchanges-chief-chat-welcomes-gbenga-akinnagbe-ernie-hudson-kyla-pratt-and-j-j-perry-in-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2022\/08\/31\/exchanges-chief-chat-welcomes-gbenga-akinnagbe-ernie-hudson-kyla-pratt-and-j-j-perry-in-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange\u2019s \u2018Chief Chat\u2019 Welcomes Gbenga Akinnagbe, Ernie Hudson, Kyla Pratt and J.J. Perry in September"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Exchange\u2019sDALLAS \u2013<\/strong> The Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s award-winning broadcast \u201cChief Chat\u201d takes center stage with a September lineup of notable actors, including Ernie Hudson<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cChief Chat,\u201d hosted by Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s senior enlisted advisor, gives viewers a live opportunity to interact with celebrities who support the military community.<\/p>\n

Hudson, a former Marine, will give a military-exclusive look into his acting career, including his notable role in \u201cGhostbusters,\u201d as well as his roles in NBC\u2019s upcoming reboot of \u201cQuantum Leap\u201d and BET\u2019s \u201cFamily Business,\u201d at 11 a.m. Central on Sept. 13.<\/p>\n

\u201cChief Chat\u201d also welcomes actor Gbenga Akinnagbe at 11 a.m. Central on Sept. 1. \u201cThe Wire\u201d actor will discuss his career and detail his role in the breakout action FX series, \u201cThe Old Man.\u201d<\/p>\n

Actor Kyla Pratt will join the discussion at 11 a.m. Central on Sept. 22, giving a military-exclusive look at her role as Randi on FOX\u2019s \u201cCall Me Kat,\u201d and at reprising the role of Penny Proud in \u201cThe Proud Family\u201d reboot \u201cThe Proud Family: Louder & Prouder.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Sept. 27 \u201cChief Chat\u201d will welcome actor, director and longtime stuntman J.J. Perry to the show to discuss his recent film, \u201cDayshift\u201d starring Jamie Foxx, and his experience in the military.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe military community will get an opportunity to interact with some on-screen favorites throughout the month,\u201d Osby said. \u201cThe Exchange is excited to chat with actors from various genres in TV and film who support those who serve.\u201d<\/p>\n

Viewers can watch new interviews live Tuesdays or Thursdays at 11 a.m. Central on the Exchange\u2019s Facebook<\/a> page. For previous episodes and the full guest schedule, visit the Exchange\u2019s Chief Chat Hub<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

Military fans can follow \u201cChief Chat\u201d and catch up on previous episodes on Facebook<\/a>, Spotify<\/a> and YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>#ChiefChat\u2014 @GbengaAkinnagbe, @Ernie_Hudson, @KylaPratt and J.J. Perry join the chat this month! Catch up on previous episodes on YouTube and Spotify, and tune in LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays on Facebook! Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2aI<\/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 $3.5 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

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Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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