{"id":9566,"date":"2023-09-07T18:21:48","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T18:21:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=9566"},"modified":"2023-09-07T18:39:36","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T18:39:36","slug":"driven-by-heroes-army-air-force-exchange-service-salutes-truck-drivers-during-national-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2023\/09\/07\/driven-by-heroes-army-air-force-exchange-service-salutes-truck-drivers-during-national-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Driven by Heroes: Army & Air Force Exchange Service Salutes Truck Drivers During National Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS<\/strong> \u2013 The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is saluting associates who go the extra mile\u2014literally\u2014to fulfill its 128-year-old \u201cWe Go Where You Go\u201d mission during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Exchange, the Department of Defense\u2019s largest retailer, has more than 200 truck drivers, delivering essential products to PXs, BXs and Express convenience stores around the world. Service members and military families count on the hard-earned Exchange benefit for tax-free merchandise, including from name brands, to bring a taste of home wherever they are.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is driven by heroes,\u201d said Army Col. Kenneth McGraw, the Exchange\u2019s deputy director of Logistics. \u201cExchange drivers are a vital part of the mission, handling everything from long hauls to harsh weather to rough roads and more to bring the best tastes of home to service members and their families. It\u2019s an honor to extend gratitude to them during this special week.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"TheFrom Sept. 10 through Sept. 16, PXs and BXs worldwide will honor drivers with signs, banners, words of thanks and more.<\/p>\n

The Exchange operates more than 5,100 facilities in more than 30 countries, 50 states and four U.S. territories.<\/p>\n

100% of earnings support military communities. The Exchange has generated $3.5 billion in earnings for military Quality-of-Life programs in the last 10 years.<\/p>\n

The Exchange operates the 13th-largest private retail fleet in the U.S. and is the third-largest shipper in the Defense Transportation System. In 2022, the Exchange shipped 41 million cases and drove more than 12 million miles. The fleet also provides critical natural disaster support\u2014hauling 53-foot mobile field Exchanges, essentially a store on wheels.<\/p>\n

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week was founded by the American Trucking Association in 1998 to pay respect and thank professional drivers for their hard work and commitment in one of the economy\u2019s most demanding and important jobs. There are approximately 3.5 million professional drivers on U.S. roads today.<\/p>\n

Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>@shopmyexchange\u2019s \u201cWe Go Where You Go\u201d mission is possible because of its fleet of dedicated drivers! The Exchange salutes its more than 200 drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week from Sept. 10 to Sept. 16. #NTDAW23 #ThankATrucker Learn more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2ui<\/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-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:<\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Travis Day, 214-312-3534 or daytra@aafes.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u202f www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u202f https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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