Exchange keeps family focus for Thanksgiving

Tech. Sgt. Tamla McGhee, 403rd Force Support Squadron, stops to view a wrapped display shelf that is set to be unwrapped on “Black Friday” at the Keesler Exchange Nov. 19, 2014, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The Keesler Exchange will be closed Thanksgiving, but opens at 4 a.m. Nov. 28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Exchange opens after Thanksgiving

Published Nov. 17, 2014
By AAFES Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- With a quarter of its work force comprised of military family members, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service is keeping its focus on the family for Thanksgiving weekend shopping.

"The Keesler Exchange will be closed Thanksgiving, but opens at 4 a.m. Nov. 28 to help shoppers find everything they need for the holidays," said Lisa Comstock, main store manager. "As part of the military family, we understand how precious time together can be and hope that customers and associates will give thanks on Thursday and go shopping at the Keesler Exchange early on Friday."

Mall doors open at midnight Nov. 28, Comstock stated. Nov. 29, mall doors open at 2 a.m. and the store opens at 6 a.m. Nov. 30, the store opens at 10 a.m.

The Keesler Express shoppette remains open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving for access to convenience items. The gas station has 24/7 unattended fueling with a credit or debit card.

For information on "Black Friday" weekend sales and specials, log on to shopmyexchange.com.