{"id":868,"date":"2017-07-26T16:52:44","date_gmt":"2017-07-26T16:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=868"},"modified":"2018-02-01T16:56:34","modified_gmt":"2018-02-01T16:56:34","slug":"exchange-shoppers-make-a-difference-225-million-in-quality-of-life-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2017\/07\/26\/exchange-shoppers-make-a-difference-225-million-in-quality-of-life-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Shoppers Make a Difference \u2013 $225 Million in Quality-of-Life support"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service paid a dividend of $225 million in 2016 to Army, Air Force, Marine Corp and Navy Quality-of-Life programs. In the past 10 years, the Exchange has contributed more than $2.4 billion in dividends to Army Child Development Centers, Youth Services and fitness centers, as well as Air Force Outdoor Recreation services and other activities that make life better for service members and their families. One hundred percent of Exchange earnings support the military community.<\/p>\n

\u201cRoughly two-thirds of Exchange earnings support the Services\u2019 Quality-of-Life programs,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cUsing your exchange benefit is the only way to guarantee your shopping supports on-installation programs. When service members shop or dine at the Exchange, they are investing in their own communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The remaining one-third of Exchange earnings fund building new stores and updating existing ones to improve the shopping experience. In 2016, the Exchange invested $223 million in new, revamped and expanded facilities and improvements to ShopMyExchange.com.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2016, the Exchange expanded its online assortment by about 32,000 items, extending product selection as well as available sizes in clothing and shoes,\u201d Reyes said. \u201cShopping the Exchange helps maintain the virtuous circle that is the service members\u2019 and their families\u2019 Exchange benefit.\u201d<\/p>\n

Exchange support to the military goes beyond Soldiers and Airmen. Because the Exchange serves Marines and Sailors at select brick and mortar stores and online, funds are returned to their Quality-of-Life programs as well.<\/p>\n

The Exchange\u2019s FY 2016 dividend of $225 million was distributed as follows:<\/p>\n

Army:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $128M<\/p>\n

Air Force:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $76M<\/p>\n

Marines:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $16M<\/p>\n

Navy:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $5M<\/u><\/p>\n

Total:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $225M<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Exchange\u2019s mission of providing quality goods and services at competitively low prices while generating earnings to support Quality-of-Life programs means that the Exchange benefit is more than finding a good price on merchandise. It enhances the lives of service members and their families right where they live, work and play.<\/p>\n

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service paid a dividend of $225 million in 2016 to Army, Air Force, Marine Corp and Navy Quality-of-Life programs. In the past 10 years, the Exchange has contributed more than $2.4 billion in dividends to Army Child Development Centers, Youth Services and fitness centers, as well as Air Force Outdoor Recreation services and other activities that make life better for service members and their families. Using your exchange benefit is the only way to guarantee that 100 percent of earnings created as a result of your shopping will support on-installation programs.<\/p>\n

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff.\u00a0 To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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