Reyes joins Army & Air Force Exchange Service as Senior Enlisted Advisor

cmsgt-luis-reyesDALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service recently welcomed Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, who took over duties as the organization’s Senior Enlisted Advisor.

As the Senior Enlisted Advisor, Reyes serves as the focal point for communication between Exchange leadership and Army and Air Force active duty, Guard, Reserve, family members and retirees, as he visits installations worldwide to present updates on Exchange activities and provide feedback on issues affecting customers.

“Being selected for this position at the Exchange allows me the opportunity to take care of Airmen, Soldiers and their families,” Reyes said. “‘We go where you go’ is not just a motto, it’s something we truly believe in and I want to ensure all our customers are aware of that.”

Reyes grew up in Newark, N.J, and joined the Air Force in May 1997. He has held a variety of Communications assignments and deployed in support of various operations. Reyes earned an associate degree in Information Systems Management from the Community College of the Air Force as well as a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management and Master of Science in Information Management Technology, both from Grantham University in Kansas.

In his most recent assignment before joining the Exchange, Reyes served as Squadron Superintendent, 690th Cyberspace Operations Squadron, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

Reyes replaced Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, who retired in 2016 after 27 years of military service.

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff.  To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http://www.aafes.com/about-exchange/public-affairs/press-releases.htm or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO.