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DALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 The Army & Air Force Exchange Service joins the nation in recognizing Vietnam Veterans<\/a> for their service, valor and sacrifice on National Vietnam War Veterans Day.<\/p>\n

Vietnam Veterans are an integral and valued part of the military community, as well as the Exchange workforce.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese heroes are still owed the gratitude and recognition they did not receive at the time of their services,\u201d said Exchange Director\/CEO Tom Shull, a Veteran who served during the Vietnam War period. \u201cIt is a privilege for the Exchange to thank and honor our Vietnam Veterans.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Exchange is a 50th<\/sup> Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the Commemoration.<\/p>\n

For information on their Exchange benefit, Veterans can visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/Vets4Life<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>On #NationalVietnamWarVeterans Day, @shopmyexchange sends its gratitude to Vietnam Veterans for their selfless service and sacrifice. It is an honor to serve you! Read the full story: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2m2<\/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 Marisa Conner at 214-312-5111 or connermar@aafes.com.<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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