MEDIA CONTACT: Chris Ward
MEDIA ADVISORY: 13-037
RELEASE DATE: June 21, 2013

DALLAS – In recognition of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s participation in the 50^th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner Program, Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull received a certificate of proclamation and commemorative flag in a ceremony June 18 at Fort Belvoir.

Lt. Gen. Raymond Mason, former Chairman of the Exchange Board of Directors and Army Staff Lead for the Interagency Advisory Group on the Department of Defense’s 50^th Commemoration, presented Shull with the proclamation and flag.

“Just like our warfighters today, those fighting in Vietnam were doing multiple tours and, frankly, we didn’t welcome them home the way we should have,” said Mason. “Now, we are finally doing the right thing in honoring these Veterans and I want to thank Tom and the Exchange for taking on this mission.”

The 50^th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner Program is designed for agencies to assist a grateful nation in thanking and honoring Vietnam veterans and their families. Commemorative Partners participate by planning and conducting events and activities that recognize Vietnam Veterans and their families for service, valor and sacrifice.

From Ho Chi Minh to Hue, the Exchange’s presence in Vietnam brought a taste of home to those serving in the war. The Exchange continues to carry out its “We Go Where You Go” mission to this day as there are currently 35 Exchanges providing support to Soldiers and Airmen in Afghanistan.

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a joint non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors which is responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force through the Service Chiefs of Staff.  The Exchange has the dual mission of providing authorized patrons with quality merchandise and services at competitively low prices and generating non-appropriated fund earnings as a supplemental source of funding for military morale, welfare and recreation programs. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http://www.shopmyexchange.com.

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Chris Ward, 214-312-2714 or [email protected].

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