JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. –
Construction at the Exchange at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, is set to wrap up in fall 2015, according Army and Air Force Exchange Services officials.
The construction effort began in March 2014 and is intended to provide customers an up-to-date shopping facility with a more diverse selection of dining and retail options, while making the building more spacious, said Antonio Porter Sr., Joint Base Langley-Eustis Exchange general manager.
"We have expanded the retail sales floor square footage by 8,000 square feet," said Porter. "With the expansion, we are able to bring in more of an assortment of national brands that our customers are accustomed to seeing in the retailer's outside the gate, as well as a new look to our Bath and Body Shop section."
Among the changes, Porter said shoppers can now enjoy a new section.
"BE FIT is an Exchange program targeted to our military customer base in partnership with our efforts to maintain a healthier and active lifestyle through the expansion of athletic apparel and footwear in a more redefined location," said Porter.
Prior to renovations, Porter said the Exchange had a limited food court area. Now the food court boasts several businesses enhance the overall shopping experience.
"We have expanded the Food Court and raised the ceiling height in our Exchange Mall," said Porter. "This allows customer to have better visibility of our operation and a more conceptual feel."
Even with the most recent advancements, Porter added the Exchange will continue to look at all of its operations to ensure the customers' experience is top priority every day.