{"id":2206,"date":"2015-11-16T15:05:44","date_gmt":"2015-11-16T21:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2206"},"modified":"2015-11-16T15:05:44","modified_gmt":"2015-11-16T21:05:44","slug":"nellis-afb-exchange-unveils-modern-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2206","title":{"rendered":"Nellis AFB Exchange Unveils Modern Look"},"content":{"rendered":"

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE \u2013 <\/span><\/b>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service welcomed a modern shopping experience for Airmen, families and retirees at Nellis Air Force Base when the <\/span>ribbon was cut<\/span><\/a> on the renovated Exchange on Nov. 10, just in time for holiday shopping\"DSC_2274\"<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are so proud to be part of the Nellis family,\u201d <\/span>Exchange Deputy Director Mike Immler<\/span><\/a> told the Nellis community before the ribbon-cutting at the entrance to the 110,000-square-foot main store. \u201cNellis is a great place to be\u2014and this Exchange makes it even greater.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The $7.5 million face-lift included updates to the main store, such as polished concrete floors, fresh paint, new carpet and updated signing. A <\/span>large mural<\/span><\/a> at the store\u2019s entrance shows photos of local heroes, further connecting the Exchange to the Nellis community. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In the mall, new flooring, signing and kiosks add a modern feel. The food court sports updated drink stations and expanded seating. The total cost of the renovation to the 221,828-square-foot- building includes improvements to the Express\/Class IV and Military Clothing store, which were completed in December 2013. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Immler praised the partnership between the Exchange and Nellis, noting that the 99th<\/sup> Air Base wing allocated $1.9 million for the building\u2019s new roof. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThey came to the rescue,\u201d Immler said. \u201cWithout their partnership, we wouldn\u2019t be here today.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Col. Richard Boutwell, 99th<\/sup> Air Base Wing commander, thanked the Exchange for its continued support of Airmen.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a great day for Team Nellis, Creech and the Nevada Test and Training Range,\u201d Boutwell said. \u201cIt is a privilege and honor to have you as mission partners.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Name-brand concept shops ensure the store, which was built in 1996 and expanded in 2002, has a modern look and feel. And on grand-opening day, <\/span>shoppers<\/span><\/a> liked what they saw.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m amazed by the difference,\u201d said <\/span>Estelia Peckenpaugh<\/span><\/a>, the wife of a retired Marine who was browsing Shiseido cosmetics and Michael Kors handbags. \u201cI feel comfortable shopping here\u2014like I\u2019m at home.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The brand-new <\/span>BE FIT center<\/span><\/a>, stocked with athletic wear for men and women from name brands such as Under Armour, Nike and Adidas, caught the eye of <\/span>Army Maj. James Fisher<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt looks just like a sporting goods store,\u201d said Fisher, who was shopping for athletic shoes. \u201cIt\u2019s a vast improvement for our community.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Retired Lt. Col Richard Brown and his wife, Aida, stopped by the amped up PowerZone to find an iPad Mini. The Browns were impressed with the improved, hands-on displays for Apple and other products. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s different setup\u2014and it\u2019s just beautiful,\u201d Aida Brown said.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Military spouse Cassandra Gamble, who was browsing for outfits for her two young children, found lots of luck in the bright, inviting <\/span>childrenswear<\/span><\/a> area. The section features fashionable clothing at affordable prices: $5, two for $15, $10, $15 and $20. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe signs with the pricing really do help,\u201d Gamble said. \u201cI know I can put together a whole outfit and not spend a ton.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For Exchange General Manager Lawrence Simmons, seeing satisfied shoppers made all of his team\u2019s hard work pay off. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange works hard to take care of the Nellis community,\u201d Simmons said. \u201c2015 has been the \u2018Year of the Customer\u2019\u2014and this updated store shows just how much the Exchange cares about Airmen, families and retirees at Nellis.\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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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.\u00a0 To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at <\/span>http:\/\/www.aafes.com\/about-exchange\/public-affairs\/press-releases.htm<\/span><\/a>or follow us on Twitter at <\/span>https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t

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