{"id":9058,"date":"2023-03-30T18:50:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T18:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=9058"},"modified":"2023-03-30T18:50:59","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T18:50:59","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-welcomes-new-senior-enlisted-advisor-for-europe-southwest-asia-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2023\/03\/30\/army-air-force-exchange-service-welcomes-new-senior-enlisted-advisor-for-europe-southwest-asia-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Welcomes New Senior Enlisted Advisor for Europe\/Southwest Asia\/Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 The Army & Air Force Service Exchange has welcomed a new Senior Enlisted Advisor for its Europe\/Africa\/Southwest Asia Region<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Army Sgt. Maj. Jason Urquhart is the key liaison for the Exchange in supporting troops in the region. He will visit PXs and BXs throughout the region to address the needs and concerns of Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, military families, retirees and other Exchange shoppers.<\/p>\n

\"Army<\/p>\n

The Exchange, the Department of Defense\u2019s largest retailer, serves troops overseas, bringing a taste of home to service members and their families, no matter where they are. \u201cWe go where you go,\u201d is the Exchange\u2019s promise to the community it serves.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m taking the time to learn how to be an advocate for the military community,\u201d said Urquhart, who has served for 25 years. \u201cI want to support and do what I can for the troops within the region.\u201d<\/p>\n

Urquhart was born and raised in Chicago before moving to Arkansas, where he enlisted in the Army in 1992. He began his military career as a utilities and equipment repair technician at Fort Bragg for three years, served in automated logistics in Forts Carson, Sill and Bliss for 19 years, and took on a leadership role as senior logistical advisor for the 21st<\/sup> Theater Sustainment Command in Sembach in 2020.<\/p>\n

Urquhart deployed three times to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and once to Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. He also holds a bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees in management.<\/p>\n

Urquhart most recently served as the 21st<\/sup> Theater Sustainment Command Army Chief of Staff, G3 Sergeant Major before joining the Exchange.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is my calling,\u201d Urquhart said about his new responsibilities. \u201cThis is a unique opportunity to provide the support our military community needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>Meet Sgt. Maj. Jason Urquhart, @shopmyexchange\u2019s new senior enlisted advisor for Europe \/Southwest Asia\/Africa. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2m6<\/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 Orisha Spence at spenceo@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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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