{"id":9548,"date":"2023-08-29T17:56:39","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T17:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=9548"},"modified":"2023-08-29T17:56:39","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T17:56:39","slug":"military-installation-visitors-can-dine-at-exchange-restaurants-and-expresses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2023\/08\/29\/military-installation-visitors-can-dine-at-exchange-restaurants-and-expresses\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Installation Visitors Can Dine at Exchange Restaurants and Expresses"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Authorized military installation visitors can dine-in or grab a meal to-go at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s restaurants and Express stores<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Visitors can access more than 1,500 restaurants and more than 325 Expresses on installations worldwide, unlocking the tax-free dining benefit and contributing to the Exchange\u2019s support of military communities.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt matters where you eat. 100% of the Exchange\u2019s earnings support military communities through critical quality-of-life programs,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe Exchange is excited to share the dining experience with authorized installation visitors and nourish those who support our service members.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shoppers can also dine on-the-go at more than 100 quick-serve programs worldwide, including Hunt Brothers Pizza and Chopz. Shoppers in Korea are permitted to dine in Exchange restaurants but are not permitted to purchase items at Express locations due to local restrictions.<\/p>\n

All Exchange restaurants offer better-for-you menu choices as part of the Exchange\u2019s BE FIT 360 initiative. Every Wednesday, direct-run Exchange restaurants including Subway, Qdoba and Charleys Philly Steaks offer $2 off entr\u00e9e salads priced at $4 or higher. Visitors can also identify BE FIT 360-approved items at Express locations with easy-to-spot Healthier Choices, Healthier Lifestyle shelf tags.<\/p>\n

For more information on who can dine at the Exchange, visit\u00a0Army Regulation 215-8\/Air Force Instruction 34-211 (I)<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Department of Defense Instruction 1330.21<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>Welcome in! Military installation visitors can dine tax-free in Exchange restaurants and at Expresses while on-post. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2u0<\/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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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

Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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