JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. –
A recent North Dakota State University study found that the average American household spends about 3.8 percent of their income on clothes. With children consistently growing out of shirts, pants and dresses or wanting the latest and greatest brands, keeping the kids attired can prove an expensive endeavor.
Fortunately, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service recognizes that investing in kids doesn't have to break the bank as they have unveiled a new pricing plan for all children's clothing. The approach consists of five price points: $5, $10, two for $15, $15 and $20.
"From shirts to sleepwear, we are dedicated to helping growing families," said Wayne Hansen, JBLE Exchange general manager,. "The price points are clearly marked in the stores, making it easy for parents to outfit their kids without busting the budget."
Styles included in the JBLE Exchange's new children's clothing (excluding furnishings, accessories and jackets and coats) range from exclusive brands such as Buzz Cuts and Ponytails to nationally-recognized labels including Nautica, Union Bay, Levi's and Skechers, among others.
AAFES is a joint command and is directed by a board of directors, which is responsible to the secretaries of the Army and the Air Force through the service chiefs of staff. The Exchange has the dual mission of providing authorized patrons with articles of merchandise and services and generating non-appropriated fund earnings as a supplemental source of funding for military morale, welfare and recreation programs.
To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit the website at
http://www.shopmyexchange.com.