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DALLAS – The Exchange is operating a mobile field exchange (MFE) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to support about 400 Soldiers who are part of U.S. Army North’s operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The MFE, staffed by five volunteers from the Fort Sam Houston Exchange, opened just four days after being requested by the military.
U.S. Army North has deployed Soldiers to multiple locations across the country to help in areas that have been hit hard during the pandemic. Soldiers at Joint Base San Antonio are providing medical, communication, logistical and transportation planning.
The MFE is serving military and civilians participating in U.S. Army North’s operations.
“For nearly 125 years, the Exchange has lived by the motto ‘we go where you go,’ ”said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “The MFE puts our motto in action as the Exchange steps in so Soldiers on the front lines against COVID-19 can have a safe shopping environment.”
The MFE was welcomed by those working the front lines to fight the pandemic.
“We appreciate the Exchange being here supporting U.S. Army North staff during the COVID-19 operations,” said Army South IT Division Chief Maj. Kysea Chestnut. “With them being so closely located, we are able to get the supplies we need without being taken away from the fight for an extended period of time.”
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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 62nd-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.3 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: | 04.14.2020 |
| Date Posted: | 04.14.2020 18:04 |
| Story ID: | 367386 |
| Location: | DALLAS, TEXAS, US |
| Web Views: | 60 |
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