{"id":9901,"date":"2023-12-04T18:38:14","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T18:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=9901"},"modified":"2023-12-04T18:38:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T18:38:14","slug":"exchange-to-honor-retired-gen-gustave-perna-with-quality-of-life-force-multiplier-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2023\/12\/04\/exchange-to-honor-retired-gen-gustave-perna-with-quality-of-life-force-multiplier-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange to Honor Retired Gen. Gustave Perna with Quality-of-Life Force Multiplier Award"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013<\/strong> The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will honor retired Gen. Gustave Perna with the third annual Quality-of-Life Force Multiplier Award<\/a> on Dec. 9 during an on-field presentation at the 124th<\/sup> Army-Navy Game.<\/p>\n

Perna, the 19th<\/sup> commanding general of Army Materiel Command, served in the Army for 40 years. As the chairman of the Exchange\u2019s Board of Directors, he staunchly supported a lifelong tax-free shopping benefit for Veterans at ShopMyExchange.com. The benefit launched to 18 million heroes in 2017.<\/p>\n

In 2020, Gen. Perna fought for all Americans as the co-leader and chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed, the federal effort to develop and distribute COVID-19 vaccines.<\/p>\n

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\u201cGen. Perna is a Soldier\u2019s Soldier who spent his Army career working to strengthen the Quality of Life for Warfighters and their families,\u201d said Exchange Director\/CEO Tom Shull, USMA Class of 1973. \u201cThe Exchange is privileged to thank him for his steadfast support of America\u2019s heroes and honor his distinguished life of service.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Exchange\u2019s Quality-of-Life Force Multiplier Award honors those have made significant contributions to Warfighters and their families.<\/p>\n

The Exchange, the Department of Defense\u2019s largest retailer, has been a participating partner of the Army-Navy Game presented by USAA since 2018.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>Retired Gen. Gustave Perna is this year\u2019s recipient of the @shopmyexchange\u2019s Quality-of-Life Force Multiplier Award. The 19th<\/sup> commanding general of Army Materiel Command and co-leader and chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed will be honored on the field at the @ArmyNavyFootballGame on Dec. 9. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2zH<\/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 Julie Mitchell, 214-312-3327 or mitchelljul@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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