b'Photo By Marisa Conner | It matters where National Guard members shop: Army & Air Force Exchange Service locations generated more than $5 million in 2021 for Quality-of-Life programs that support National Guard members. Read more about how the Exchange made a difference in military communities last year: Exchange Shoppers Generate $5 Million for National Guard Quality-of-Life Programshttps://www.dvidshub.net/news/426777/exchange-shoppers-generate-5-million-national-guard-quality-life-programsStory by Marisa ConnerNational Guard members are a vital part of the military Army & Air Force Exchange Service HQ community, and it is an honor for the Exchange to serve and NEWS | August 8, 2022 support them.DALLASWhen the military community shops theIn 2021, the Exchange served National Guard members Exchange, theyre not just savingtheyre giving. 100% ofthroughout an exercise at Camp Garfield with a mobile field Army & Air Force Exchange Services earnings are reinvestedExchange (MFE), an Exchange store on wheels, stockedin the military community, and, in 2021, Exchange shopperswith snacks, beverages and hygiene products. Throughout the generated $5 million for Quality-of-Life programs for NationalCOVID-19 pandemic, the Exchange has providedGuard members.personal shopper service and contactless shopping for quar-The $5 million for National Guard programs is part of theantined National Guard members, as well as an MFE$205 million generated by Exchanges worldwide in 2021 tofor National Guard members serving in the Army field hospital support Soldiers, Airmen and their families. Historically, aboutin New York City. 60% of Exchange earnings are contributed to on-installationThe Exchange also has a long history of natural disaster Quality-of-Life programs and remaining earnings used to furthersupport, including during hurricanes, earthquakes andother extreme weather, often serving the National Guard enhance the shopping experience at PXs, BXs, Expressesmembers who help affected communities get back onand online at ShopMyExchange.com. In the last 10 years, thetheir feet after disasters. Exchange has provided $3.5 billion in earnings for critical National Guard members also have access to Exchange military Quality-of-Life programs.sweepstakes. Hawaii National Guard Staff Sgt. Ross Lazaro Much like our National Guard heroes go where they arewas one of five grand-prize winners in the MILITARY STAR needed, the Exchange goes wherever our troops go to support,Your Holiday Bill Is on Us sweepstakes, having his entire card provide and comfort, said Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull.balance paid off. 32 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine Thank You For Your Service'