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Explore the transformative strategies and partnerships enhancing on-base services. From assisting wounded warriors to supporting military families, discover the positive impacts and future developments in this crucial sector.
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The New Revolution in On-Base Services Mike Immler, Chief Strategy Officer Strategic Planning and Partnerships, Army & Air Force Exchange Service
The Exchange Benefit: More than just a store 486 Wounded Warriors hired since 2010 Top Employer of Military Spouses 24% of associates are military spouses and family members 4,345 associates voluntarily deployed to support troops in combat zones 4 million school lunches served each year 1.4 millioncombat uniforms outfitted in 2012 2,817 facilities worldwide $224 million in dividends to MWR in 2012 7 Plants Providing bakery goods and bottled water overseas Cost if federal government provided these services = $700M
Threats to the Benefit Continued patronage decline APF pressures Uncertain future of commissary Expense reductions bottom out BENEFIT
On Base Services Safe, secure environment Convenient services Positive local impacts
Looking Ahead Online Store Improvements Entertainment districts Self-sufficient by 2015-2017