MEDIA CONTACT:\u00a0Chris Ward
\nMEDIA ADVISORY: 12-065
\nRELEASE DATE:\u00a0Oct. 29,\u00a02012<\/p>\n
DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is delivering increased selection with its \u201cShuttle Program.\u201d<\/p>\n This Exchange initiative shuttles merchandise in between Exchange facilities to fulfill specific customer requests. Everything from furniture to tactical gear can be transferred through the \u201cShuttle Program,\u201d meaning shoppers everywhere are guaranteed the largest possible selection of competitively-priced goods.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you don\u2019t see what you\u2019re looking for, just ask a manager if it can be brought in from another location,\u201d said the Exchange\u2019s Chief of Staff Col. Thomas Ockenfels. \u201cIf another nearby Exchange stocks it, chances are they\u2019ll be able to get your item.\u201d<\/p>\n The Exchange \u201cShuttle Program\u201d ensures military families living and working near smaller installations enjoy the same selection and savings as bigger locations. To use the program, shoppers can go to an Exchange Customer Service area and ask to speak to a manager. After recording the request and checking availability, shoppers will be advised of a projected arrival date. \u00a0<\/p>\n The \u201cShuttle Program\u201d is a free service at all Exchanges, Troop Stores and Expresses around the world.<\/p>\n — 30 —<\/p>\n 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. \u00a0The 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<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n ###<\/p>\n Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Chris Ward, 214-312-2714 or wardchr@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t