AAFES closed for Thanksgiving, but will open early for Black Friday Published Nov. 21, 2014 Army & Air Force Exchange Service DALLAS -- With a quarter of its work force comprised of military family members, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a true example of family serving family. As such, the focus on Thanksgiving will be on family. "Exchange Main Stores in the Continental United States will be closed Thanksgiving, but open early Black Friday to help shoppers find everything they need for the holidays," said Ana Middleton, Exchange Chief Merchandising Officer. "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 early, at their Exchange, on Friday." Exchange doors open at 4 a.m. in the United States the day after Thanksgiving, stores in the Pacific region will open at 7 a.m., except Guam which will open at 5 a.m., while European Exchanges will welcome shoppers at 8 a.m. Service members who are on an installation on Thanksgiving Day will still have access to convenience items as approximately 156 Express locations will be open worldwide. In addition, many OCONUS Exchanges will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Shoppers can contact their local Exchange for Thanksgiving hours through the store locator link at www.shopmyexchange.com. Complete details on Exchange "Black Friday" weekend sales and specials are available at shopmyexchange.com on the weekly ads tab. The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by Goodfellow Air Force Base, the United States Air Force, or the Department of Defense, of the external Website, or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) sites, the United States Air Force does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of the Website.
