Exchange senior enlisted advisor focuses on serving Airmen at Offutt Published April 23, 2015 By Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska -- The Army & Air Force Exchange Service's senior enlisted advisor is working to ensure Airmen at Offutt Air Force Base get the products and service they deserve. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate met with Offutt leaders and Airmen from April 21 to April 22, addressing how the Exchange can better serve the community, including beefing up its assortment of name-brand merchandise in-store and online. "I always look forward to visiting Airmen in person and hearing how we can customize Exchange support," Chief Applegate said. "I want Team Offutt to know that the Exchange is engaged and ready to tailor offerings to the unique needs of the community." Chief Applegate is one of 45 active-duty service members assigned to the Exchange, which also employs about 35,000 civilian associates worldwide. During his visit, Chief Applegate discussed how the Exchange can offer better selection and value. "The Exchange works hard to be the first choice for Airmen at Offutt," Chief Applegate said. "And, part of being the first choice means offering top brands shoppers want. Exchange shoppers deserve the best, and we're bringing names such as Apple, Michael Kors and Bose." Exchange prices on name brands are very competitive, Chief Applegate said, and shoppers can find more top brands online at www.shopmyexchange.com. "These competitive prices coupled with tax-free savings in-store and online give shoppers tremendous value," he said. Shoppers do more than save when buying from the Exchange. Money from every purchase goes back to improving quality of life at Offutt, he said. "For every dollar earned, historically 67 cents comes back to the military community through the Air Force Services dividend," Chief Applegate said. "In 2014, sales at the Offutt Exchange generated more than $487,500 on behalf of Services programs. Every time shoppers buy from the Exchange, they are making life better for their entire military community." For more information about the Exchange and Exchange programs, visit shopmyexchange.com.