Take Your Pick: Three New Unmanned Retail Markets Open at Edwards AFB
Airmen at Edwards Air Force Base now have access to quick and easy food options at three new unmanned retail markets.
The Edwards Exchange team and command team cut ribbons at the three locations on Oct. 24. Two markets are on base; one in Building 3000, and one for dormitory residents in Building 2424. A third location is available in Building 560B at Operating Location Plant 42.
The Exchange’s unmanned retail markets feature to-go meals, snacks and beverages, including better-for-you options such as salads, wraps, fresh fruit, protein bars and more. Basic sundries like medicines are also available. All locations feature self-checkout for fast and convenient shopping.
“These new markets are a perfect way to give our Airmen access to what they need, where and when they need it,” said Edwards BX General Manager Courtney Escobedo. “With two more unmanned retail markets planned for early 2024, the Exchange is all in to make sure we are providing the Edwards community with fast, convenient and healthy options.”
Preparing to cut the ribbon on the Edwards Exchange unmanned retail market at Operating Location Plant 42 are, from left, Edwards BX General Manager Courtney Escobedo, Star Vending Manager Sandy Wiebort, Services Business Manager Tiffany Duque, Senior Enlisted Leader Senior Master Sgt. Eric Tabb and Plant Director Dr. David Smith. The Edwards BX team opened two other unmanned retail markets on the same day.
Escobedo and Services Business Manager Tiffany Duque held openings at all three markets, joined by Star Vending Manager Sandy Wiebort at the Plant 42 and Building 3000 locations. Senior Enlisted Leader Senior Master Sgt. Eric Tabb and Plant Director Dr. David Smith were also in attendance at Plant 42.
412th Civil Engineer Group Commander Col. Joel Purcell and 412th Test Wing Chief Master Sgt. Justin G. Stoltzfus help cut the ribbon on the dorm location along with Dormitory Managers Jeffery Lynch and Kevin Jones. 412th Mission Support Group Commander Col. Jarod P. Blecher attended the opening at Building 3000.
The Plant 42 and dormitory markets are open 24/7 while the Building 3000 location is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
