{"id":9330,"date":"2023-06-12T16:56:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T16:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=9330"},"modified":"2023-06-12T16:56:02","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T16:56:02","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-helps-military-families-weather-the-storm-this-hurricane-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2023\/06\/12\/army-air-force-exchange-service-helps-military-families-weather-the-storm-this-hurricane-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Helps Military Families Weather the Storm This Hurricane Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS<\/strong> \u2013 Hurricane season is underway, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is keeping military communities prepared<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At Exchange headquarters, merchandising teams strengthened inventory of high-demand supplies, such as water, flashlights, batteries, generators and extension cords, at distribution centers so products quickly deploy to PXs and BXs if needed.<\/p>\n

At installations prone to severe weather, managers monitor weather forecasts and coordinate with command groups to ensure PXs and BXs are ready to support the mission during major storms. Stores have also prepared lists of items they can have shipped to their stores to have adequate quantities before severe weather.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is fully prepared to support Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families this storm season,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWith years of experience making sure we help the communities we serve stay mission-ready through storms and natural disasters, the Exchange has extensive infrastructure in place to rapidly meet the needs of military communities during severe weather.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. The Exchange\u2019s Disaster Support Group, a team of worldwide Exchange leaders, also monitors weather to keep every level of the organization prepared for storms. The team is agile, meeting quickly to coordinate a response when severe weather strikes.<\/p>\n

The Exchange has long supported military communities affected by severe weather. When Typhoon Mawar, a Category 4 storm, hit Guam in May, the Andersen Air Force Base Exchange was open the next day to serve the community, offering essential goods and fuel.<\/p>\n

Besides shipping supplies to stores, the Exchange\u2019s Waco Distribution Center houses mobile field Exchanges\u2014stores on wheels stocked with snacks, beverages and hygiene products\u2014that can be deployed to communities after severe storms to support the military upon command request.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version:<\/strong> The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping military communities prepare for hurricane season. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2qu<\/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 Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@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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