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DALLAS – Just one week after standing up a Mobile Field Exchange (MFE) in an isolated part of Guatemala, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service opened the doors to an MFE in an even more austere location – the jungles of Guyana.
Within 24 hours of arrival onsite in Guyana, the Exchange team had the MFE stocked and open for business, much to the delight of the troops.
“After having MREs for two weeks it was nice to have the MFE open,” said Master Sgt. Jason Billingsley, who deployed out of Davis-Monthan AFB. “All of the Soldiers and Airmen were glad. This gives them a taste of home.”
More than 500 National Guard Soldiers and Reservists are in Guyana as part of New Horizons 2019, a training exercise to build community centers, clinics, renovate buildings and conduct medical readiness training. The 53-foot trailer stocked with toiletries, snacks and drinks will remain until the exercise is completed Aug. 24.
“This MFE is the only thing within miles for these Soldiers so you can only imagine how much this means to them,” said Army Capt. Conrad Bellard, Exchange Commercial Transportation Manager. “Having the MFE on ground is a real morale booster which, in turn, helps with their readiness and resiliency.”
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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 61st-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.5 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http://www.shopmyexchange.com or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO.
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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Chris Ward, 214-312-3861 or wardchr@aafes.com.
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| Date Taken: | 06.06.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 06.06.2019 11:50 |
| Story ID: | 325758 |
| Location: | DALLAS, TEXAS, US |
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