[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 119 (Thursday, July 10, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E651-E652]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE ARMY AND AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2025

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I honor the Army & Air Force Exchange 
Service, the Department of Defense's largest retailer, as the 
organization reaches a tremendous milestone, 130 years of serving the 
military community.
  Since July 25, 1895, the Exchange has lived out its motto of ``We Go 
Where You Go,'' providing the best tastes of home to Soldiers, Airmen 
and Guardians around the world. The Exchange, also known as the PX or 
BX, is a thriving tax-free benefit that strengthens our nation's 
military lethality. The Exchange serves those who serve with department 
stores, restaurants, malls, wellness services, combat uniforms at cost, 
school meals for military children overseas, a robust presence at

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ShopMyExchange.com, a leading credit option and more.
  At 130, the Exchange, now based in Dallas, Texas, is among the oldest 
U.S. retailers in America--and remains a vital part of military 
readiness. 100 percent of Exchange earnings support critical Quality-
of-Life programs. In the last 10 years, the Exchange delivered $15 
billion in value to the military community.
  Congratulations to the Exchange on 130 years of serving those who 
serve. Here's to ``going where you go'' for many more years to come.

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