Goodfellow Exchange employee devotes lifetime to serving troops

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  • By Nicole Johnston
  • Army and Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  When Federico Valdez, Burger King food activity manager, began working for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, George Herbert Walker Bush was the President and a gallon of gas cost $1.00.

Valdez started his career in 1990 and has spent the last 23 years serving generations of service members.

"Serving those who protect our freedom is extremely rewarding," said Valdez. "It hasn't felt like a job to me - it's more of an honor and a privilege to have been able do this for so long."

Valdez began his Exchange career as an Assistant Manager at the Goodfellow Burger and worked all the way up to restaurant manager.

While the jobs may have changed over the years, Valdez's patriotism to the troops has never wavered.

"Thinking back on the past 23 years reminds me of what an honor it has been to serve those that serve," said Valdez. "Waking up and going to work alongside the best customers in the world, 2013 is just as exciting as it was my first day on the job."