{"id":2875,"date":"2017-04-05T10:44:02","date_gmt":"2017-04-05T15:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2875"},"modified":"2017-04-05T10:44:02","modified_gmt":"2017-04-05T15:44:02","slug":"exchange-restaurants-open-to-all-installation-visitors-civilian-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2875","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Restaurants Open to All Installation Visitors, Civilian Workers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>While Army & Air Force Exchange Service shopping privileges are only open to Soldiers, Airmen and their families, anyone can dine in Exchange restaurants or pick up grab-and-go fare from Express locations.<\/p>\n

Army Regulation 215-8\/Air Force Instruction 34-211 (I)<\/a> lets anyone\u2014 including visitors, contractors and Department of Defense civilians\u2014dine at the Exchange\u2019s more than 1,600 restaurants worldwide. The regulation also authorizes anyone to buy grab-and-go food and beverages from one of the Exchange\u2019s 300-plus Express locations as long as the items are consumed on the installation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether you work on the installation or are just visiting a military family member, the Exchange has you covered with a variety of satisfying meal options<\/a>,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWith numerous better-for-you options in both the food court and Express, the Exchange proves you don\u2019t have to wait until you\u2019re off-post to eat a hearty, healthy meal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Guidelines on who is authorized to use Exchange operations are prescribed by Army Regulation 215-8\/Air Force Instruction 34-211 (I) and the Armed Services Exchange Regulations, Department of Defense Instruction 1330.21<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Anyone who believes they qualify for full Exchange benefits, including access to main stores, should contact their local Exchange manager for additional guidance. Contact information for your nearest store can be found at shopmyexchange.com\/exchange-stores\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Did you know that installation visitors, contractors and Department of Defense civilians can dine at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s 1,280 restaurants and 330 Exchange Expresses? While Exchange shopping privileges are only open to Soldiers, Airmen and their families, Army Regulation 215-8\/Air Force Instruction 34-211 (I) lets anyone dine at Exchange restaurants and pick up grab-and-go far from Express locations.<\/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. 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> 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 Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:
\nFacebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange
\n<\/a>Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange
\n<\/a>Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n\t

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