{"id":2745,"date":"2016-11-17T10:11:31","date_gmt":"2016-11-17T16:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2745"},"modified":"2016-11-17T10:25:31","modified_gmt":"2016-11-17T16:25:31","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-unveils-mini-mall-at-usag-humphreys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2745","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Unveils Mini Mall at USAG Humphreys"},"content":{"rendered":"

U.S. ARMY GARRISION HUMPHREYS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service cut the ribbon<\/a> on its troop store and mini mall at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, making it the Exchange\u2019s first new facility to open on the installation as the military community\u2019s population prepares to more than triple during the next several years.<\/p>\n

The much-anticipated $6.2 million project, which was 42 months in the making, was made possible by the Exchange\u2019s partnership with U.S.\/Republic of Korea Alliance, Camp Humphreys command and directorates, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Dosan Construction Co.<\/p>\n

\"dsc_0131\"\u201cThis five-way partnership set the path and joined forces over the past years to ensure that the military patrons of this community had an outstanding variety of services and selection, further enhancing the shopping experience,\u201d Maj. Gen. James Walton<\/a>, U.S. Forces Korea\u2019s director of Transformation and Restationing, said during the Nov. 8 ribbon-cutting. \u201cThis complex is the first Exchange facility opening in support of the units transitioning to Camp Humphreys.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 24,000-square-foot store includes an Express that features healthy grab-and-go fare and an expanded selection of household goods to support Soldiers living in the nearby dorms. The building also houses a food court, with Starbucks, Taco Bell, Subway and seating for about 120 diners. A dry cleaners, barber shop and Military Auto Source round out the offerings. The facility, with dining and services in one convenient stop, delivers a lifeline to America and a taste of home for troops serving so far from home.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m very impressed with the mini mall,\u201d said Capt. Edwin Hojin Jang, Commander, 643rd Engineer Support Company. \u201cIt\u2019s a lot bigger than I imagined. I think it\u2019s great it\u2019s located out here in the \u2018new land.\u2019 Having this available to our Soldiers is a great addition and will help boost morale.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the ribbon-cutting, Exchange Overseas Region Senior Vice President Karin Duncan<\/a> celebrated the Soldiers and families.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’d like to thank our customers,\u201d Duncan said. \u201cTheir continued patronage helps us bring new and improved facilities and services worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n

Every time Soldiers and families shop at new Express, grab dinner at the food court or use the dry cleaners or other services, they are working to make life better at Humphreys. Roughly two-thirds of Exchange earnings support military Quality-of-Life programs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange contributed nearly $800,000 to Humphreys Quality-of-Life programs last year,\u201d Duncan said. \u201cAs we open the doors today, these facilities will contribute additional dividends to this installation to further improve the quality of life for all service members.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the next several years as troops are relocated from USAG Yongsan and Camp Casey, the military community population will more than triple at Humphreys from about 10,000 to roughly 36,000 Soldiers, civilians and family members. A new 301,000-square-foot Exchange shopping center is also being constructed to support the growing military population.<\/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 http:\/\/www.aafes.com\/about-exchange\/public-affairs\/press-releases.htm<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Sgt. 1st<\/sup> Class Luke Graziani, DSN 315-645-7703 or grazianila@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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