The Department of Defense announced yesterday a policy change that will extend limited online military exchange shopping privileges to all honorably discharged veterans of the military.<\/p>\n
The veterans online shopping benefit will be effective this Veterans Day, Nov. 11.<\/p>\n
While shopping privileges exclude the purchase of uniforms, alcohol and tobacco products, it includes the Exchange Services\u2019 dynamic online retail environment known so well to service members and their families. This policy change follows careful analysis, coordination and strong public support.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are excited to provide these benefits to honorably discharged veterans to recognize their service and welcome them home to their military family,\u201d said Peter Levine, performing the duties for the under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn addition, this initiative represents a low-risk, low-cost opportunity to help fund Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs in support of service members\u2019 and their families\u2019 quality of life. And it\u2019s just the right thing to do,\u201d Levine added.<\/p>\n
The online benefit will also strengthen the exchanges\u2019 online businesses to better serve current patrons. Inclusion of honorably discharged veterans would conservatively double the exchanges\u2019 online presence, thereby improving the experience for all patrons through improved vendor terms, more competitive merchandise assortments, and improved efficiencies, according to DoD officials.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a nation, we are grateful for the contributions of our service members. Offering this lifetime online benefit is one small, tangible way the nation can say, \u2018Thank you\u2019 to those who served with honor,\u201d Levine said. (DOD)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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