Exchange senior enlisted advisor focuses on serving Airmen at Whiteman

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --  The Army & Air Force Exchange Service's Senior Enlisted Advisor visited Whiteman Air Force Base on Nov. 19 and Nov. 20, giving the organization a chance to connect with Airmen.

While visiting Whiteman AFB, Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate toured Exchange facilities and met with Airmen and community members to address how the Exchange can serve them better, including beefing up its assortment of name-brand merchandise in-store and online.

"I always look forward to visiting with Airmen in person and hearing their stories and concerns," Chief Applegate said. "I want Airmen at Whiteman to know that the Exchange's primary duty is to serve them and their families."

Chief Applegate is one of 48 active-duty service members assigned to the Exchange. The Exchange also employs 35,500 civilian associates worldwide.

During his visit, Chief Applegate answered questions from Whiteman shoppers and Exchange associates. He discussed how the Exchange can offer better selection and value by continuing to add name-brand merchandise to store shelves.

"The Exchange works hard to be the first choice for Airmen at Whiteman," Chief Applegate said. "And, part of being the first choice means offering top brands that shoppers want. Exchange shoppers deserve the best, and we're bringing the top national brands to our shelves--names such as Michael Kors, Under Armour, Samsung and more."

Exchange prices on name brands are very competitive, Chief Applegate said, and shoppers can find more top brands online at www.shopmyexchange.com . 

"These competitive prices coupled with tax-free savings in-store and online give shoppers tremendous value," he said.

Shoppers do more than save when buying from the Exchange. Money from every purchase goes back to improving Airmen's quality of life on the installation, he said.

"For every dollar earned, historically 67 cents comes back to the military community through the Air Force Services dividend," Chief Applegate said. "Last year, sales at the Whiteman Exchange generated more than $400,000 on behalf of Services programs. Every time shoppers buy from the Exchange, they are making life better for their entire military community."

For more information about the Exchange and Exchange programs, visit shopmyexchange.com .