The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making significant investments to modernize and upgrade operations, with new constructions, image upgrades, expansions and more, at remote and isolated locations including Eglin’s Duke Field, home of the 919th Special Operations Wing.
The new 3,000-square-foot Express at Duke Field will feature a Hunt Brothers Pizza, barber shop and covered fuel pumps. Currently the fuel pumps are in separate locations from the Express and barber shop. This of tnew combination and expansion are 85% funded by AAFES.
“These investments are a testament to the strength he virtuous circle that is the 130-year-old Exchange benefit,” Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “100% of Exchange earnings are returned to the communities the organization is honored to serve.”