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AAFES spreads holiday cheer to BMT recruits at Lackland
From Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, including deputy director Mike Immler, chief operat- “It’s hard being away this time of year, but my fam-
Texas — Trainee Michael Bacos leaned over the ing officer; president Mike Howard, Western region ily is supportive,” she said. “They’re proud of me, so
jewelry counter at the Exchange here, looking for the senior vice president Dave Nelson; and Chief Master that makes it easier.”
perfect sparkling gift to send to his wife back home Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange senior enlisted
in Dothan, Alabama. adviser; greeted the recruits throughout the Exchange. Once Plickert and the other recruits had completed
their purchases, buses took the Airmen to the Basic
The 21-year-old Airman, in fourth week of Basic “Welcome to the Exchange; we’re glad you’re here,” Military Training Reception Center, where volun-
Military Training, is spending his first holiday away Immler told recruits outside the Exchange as they left teers from the Exchange and Lackland organizations
from his wife, Courtney. buses and headed inside. gift-wrapped the items for free. UPS, an Exchange
concession, was on hand to ensure the gifts made it
“It’s rough,” Bacos said. “I’ve only been able to talk Besides shopping, Airmen were treated to photos to their final destination.
to her twice since I’ve been here.” with Santa, party-themed music from a DJ, and a
dance contest. Col. William Fischer, 737th Training Group com-
Bacos and about 2,800 other Basic Military Train- mander, said recruits appreciate the event each year.
ing recruits were treated to a morning of holiday “I love the atmosphere; this is awesome,” said
cheer at the Lackland Exchange, which opened ex- Airman Katie Plickert, who’s in her fourth week of “For many, this might be first time they’re away
tra early Dec. 5 to give the Airmen, many of whom training. from home with real jobs and their own money to
are spending their first holidays away from parents, buy gifts for family and friends,” Fischer said. “The
sweethearts and friends, a chance to buy the perfect While listening to music and watching her fellow young trainees really like it and it’s great that we have
present to send back home. recruits dance it out, Plickert, 18, from Cleveland, this partnership with AAFES.”
Ohio, browsed for Air Force souvenirs for her mom.
The Lackland Exchange team worked for months
to plan the event, which gave the recruits a brief
respite from the rigors of basic training, said Alison
Clement, Exchange sales and merchandise manager.
“This gives them a chance to cut loose and bond
with their peers,” Clement said. “When you’re 19
and away from family for the first time at Christmas
it’s hard.”
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