{"id":2765,"date":"2016-12-14T11:40:53","date_gmt":"2016-12-14T17:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2765"},"modified":"2016-12-14T11:40:53","modified_gmt":"2016-12-14T17:40:53","slug":"rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-to-premiere-for-troops-in-iraq-and-afghanistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2765","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Rogue One: A Star Wars Story\u2019 to premiere for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 The holidays will be a little brighter for troops serving in the Middle East as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will team with The Walt Disney Studios to bring \u201cRogue One: A Star Wars Story\u201d to service members in Afghanistan, Iraq and Jordan.<\/p>\n

Troops will be able to see the highly anticipated film during its initial run, continuing the Exchange\u2019s longstanding commitment to bring first-run movies to troops deployed overseas.<\/p>\n

The film will premiere on Dec. 16 in Baghdad, Iraq, and Bagram, Afghanistan. Additional showings in Iraq will follow at Union III on Dec. 17, Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center on Dec. 18, Erbil on Dec. 19, Taji on Dec. 20 and Al Asad on Dec. 22. The movie will also screen at the King Abdullah Special Operations Training Center in Jordan on Dec. 18.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to provide our service members a taste of home by bringing them this movie the same day it opens in the United States,\u201d said U.S. Army Col. Geoff De Tingo, Exchange Europe Region Commander. \u201cLast year\u2019s screening of \u2018Star Wars: The Force Awakens\u2019 for deployed troops was very well received<\/a>. We are excited to once again be able to offer a much-needed break from the harsh day-to-day reality these service members face while on deployment.\u201d<\/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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