{"id":9753,"date":"2023-11-01T19:39:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T19:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=9753"},"modified":"2023-11-01T19:44:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T19:44:55","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-unveils-12-7-million-express-convenience-store-at-jbsa-randolph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2023\/11\/01\/army-air-force-exchange-service-unveils-12-7-million-express-convenience-store-at-jbsa-randolph\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Unveils $12.7 Million Express Convenience Store at JBSA-Randolph"},"content":{"rendered":"

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service unveiled Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph\u2019s first Express convenience store with a gas station<\/a>, ushering in a new era of support for nearly 345,000 authorized military shoppers in and around San Antonio.<\/p>\n

502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio Commander Brig. Gen. Russell Driggers joined Exchange Chief Operating Officer Jason Rosenberg and other leaders to cut the ribbon on the $12.7 million Express on Nov. 1.<\/p>\n

\u201cAAFES has been with us serving the military since 1895. They\u2019re stepping off into the future with the kind of service they\u2019re providing now,\u201d Driggers said. \u201cThe Exchange is a partner. We can\u2019t do what we do without their partnership. When you see that big \u2018X,\u2019 whether you\u2019re Iraq, in Afghanistan, in Okinawa or at JBSA\u2014it\u2019s part of home.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 12,900-square-foot convenience store features a Burger King with a two-lane drive-thru; Hunt Brothers Pizza; Chopz; Eddie Peppers Tacos to Go; a Snack Avenue with coffee bar, drink station and heat-and-eat meals; better-for-you snacks; and three self-checkout kiosks. A 16-pump gas station dispensing Valero fuel 24\/7 replaces a decades-old eight-pump kiosk.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is truly honored to deliver this modern convenience store, right here on the legendary Avenue of Flags, to this amazing community,\u201d Rosenberg said. \u201cIt is a privilege to serve Joint Base San Antonio and do our part to improve the Quality-of-Life for service members and families in the area.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Plans for the $12.7 million Express began in 2016. The Exchange\u2014not American taxpayers\u2014 funded the majority of the cost. The Air Force supported the project with nearly $700,000 in companion utility and infrastructure work.<\/p>\n

The Express was designed to modernize and improve the shopping experience for active-duty service members, their families, Veterans, retirees and Department of Defense civilians.<\/p>\n

\u201cI tried the wraps today and I\u2019ll definitely be coming back for those and to get food in the Burger King drive thru too,\u201d said Staff Sgt. Florisel Felton, who currently lives in San Antonio while assigned to JBSA-Randolph. \u201cI actually came here for gas the other day and was able to fuel up right away, so I\u2019ll be using the Express as my go-to stop for gas now.\u201d<\/p>\n

When the Joint Base-San Antonio military community shops and dines at the Express, they\u2019re making their communities stronger: 100% of Exchange earnings are reinvested in military communities. About 60% of Exchange earnings support military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange\u2019s remaining earnings are reinvested in improving the shopping experience with projects like the JBSA-Randolph Express.<\/p>\n

All authorized installation visitors can purchase food and dine tax-free at the Express. The restaurants offer better-for-you menu choices as part of the Exchange\u2019s BE FIT 360 initiative. Visitors can also identify BE FIT 360-approved food items at the Express with easy-to-spot Healthier Choices, Healthier Lifestyle shelf tags.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the Exchange, we are family serving family,\u201d Rosenberg said. \u201cWe are honored to be part of the Joint Base San Antonio family.\u201d<\/p>\n

The JSBA-Randolph Express at 10935 First St. West, Building 1067, is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. Burger King is open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call 210-536-3676.<\/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 at 214-312-6514 or hollemankl@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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