Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs Published Nov. 12, 2013 By Airman 1st Class Adarius Petty 36th Wing Public Affairs 12 Nov 13 -- Andersen Exchange Keeping the 'Thanks' in Thanksgiving Andersen Exchange - With a quarter of its work force comprised of military family members, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a true example of family serving family. As such, the focus on Thanksgiving Day will be on family and shopping will have to wait until Friday. Customers will not have to wait long to start their holiday shopping as the Andersen Exchange doors open at 7 a.m. on Nov. 26 the day after Thanksgiving. "As a part of the military community, the Exchange understands that time with family, for both customers and associates, is a priority," said the Andersen Exchange's Main Store Manager, Scott M. Kaufman. "An early opening at the Andersen Exchange on 'Black Friday' will allow shoppers to give thanks with loved ones and still partake in the savings." Authorized shoppers can get a head start on special promotions, updated throughout the holiday season, by visiting the Exchange's "Sale Flyers" page at http://www.shopmyexchange.com/ExchangeStores/SalesFlyer.aspx. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a joint non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors which is responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force through the Service Chiefs of Staff. The Exchange has the dual mission of providing authorized patrons with quality merchandise and services at competitively low prices and generating non-appropriated fund earnings as a supplemental source of funding for military morale, welfare and recreation programs. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http://www.shopmyexchange.com. For more information contact Mickey Mueller - muellermic@aafes.com