AAFES marks 114th anniversary

DALLAS The Army & Air Force Exchange Service marks 114 years in operation on July 25, the military retailer announced Friday.

In addition to its flagship main base and post exchange facilities, AAFES operates convenience stores, car care centers, military clothing sales stores, fast food restaurants, retail concession services like flower shops and gift stores, vending, telecommunications support and a wide variety of personal services.

Today, AAFES relies on more than 3,100 facilities in all 50 states and more than 30 countries to extend the exchange benefit to members of the military.

“The scope, breadth and intensity of AAFES global operations demonstrates the expeditionary and mission support capabilities to ‘go where you go,’” stated AAFES’ Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm. “This commitment is at the root of our continuing effort to develop a lifelong, emotional connection with military shoppers.”