Rodeos Serve Top Bomber Mission

RAF FAIRFORD, U.K. – Associates went to the tip of the spear in June with three “rodeos” for Airmen during the historic positioning of the U.S. bombers at this installation.

During the month, 600 Airmen registered more than 1,250 transactions and generated roughly $30,000 in sales.

“It’s a team effort, something the Exchange’s U.K. team does very well,” UK Consolidated General Manager Ed Hicks said.

This mark the first time the United States has placed a full complement of strategic bombers in Europe to support military missions.

“I can tell you what a morale booster it is to have AAFES here,” said 322nd Air Expeditionary Group Commander Col. Jared Kennish.

Also in June, the Exchange opened an MFE at Camp Manion, Iraq, to serve troops.

“I love this place, man,” said a lieutenant colonel. “It’s like a little slice of home. It’s just heavenly.”