Congressman Veasey to Work at Military Retail Headquarters

DALLAS, TX – On Tuesday, January 17, 2017, Congressman Marc Veasey will experience firsthand the types of retail services available to military personnel by working at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service headquarters during his first “Marc Means Business” work day of 2017. As part of his time at “The Exchange”, Veasey will roll up his sleeves and work in the food court at Starbucks and Burger King and learn about the daily responsibilities of workers at the Exchange’s call center.

Since 1895, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service has provided quality, tax-free retail services and merchandise to Active Duty, Guard and Reserve members, military retirees and their families. The Exchange employs over 35,000 veterans and spouses worldwide.

Since March 2014, Veasey has worked at a different job in his district each month, learning firsthand about the diverse range of businesses in the 33rd Congressional District of Texas. Veasey has worked behind the scenes at a skating rink, a local tire shop, waste management service, and a Quinceñera shop. The Marc Means Business constituent outreach series connects Veasey with residents at their place of employment to better understand the challenges they face in their work and daily lives.

WHAT:  
Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will work at Army and Air Force Exchange Service headquarters as part of his ‘Marc Means Business’ workday.

WHEN:    
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM CT  

WHERE: 
Army and Air Force Exchange Service 
3911 S. Walton Walker Blvd
Dallas, TX 75236

MEDIA RSVP REQUIRED: 
Media is invited to join the Congressman during his workday from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM but MUST RSVP by providing their full name as it appears on their government-issued ID to be placed on the admittance list. Please send this information to Nelly.Decker@mail.house.gov  by 12:00 PM, Fri.  January 13, 2017.

***Please note, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service is a federal installation and vehicles are subject to inspection. Drivers must be prepared to show their license, registration and proof of insurance, and government-issued ID such as a driver license for any additional personnel.***