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I don't so much like the pricing and services offered by AAFES which is a total different entity then the Commissary system. The commissary sells most meats, cheeses and other items for much less than Wal-Mart then discussed by the SGM. I personally base my experience as a shopper who looks at $5 plus prices for a pound of cheese and bacon in WallyWorld versus the 3-3.50 per pound in the comsy. Retirees KNOW the benefit of the commissary as they are on a more restrictive fixed income normally, so that is why you see so many drive great distances to utilize the service. I do know that many folks living off post use Wal-Mart and I wish they could actually compare the issue. The one thing the comsy falls wayyyyy short on is produce. I think the Comsy should stay CONUS and I am not a fan of AAFES most of the time due to excessive pricing to support MWR.
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Agree, the produce is generally not very good. There are some savings on other items.
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I believe that the current AAFES/NEX systems should be consolidated into one entity and operate under their current model (although, as stated, as one entity) only in overseas locations.
DoD should contract-out CONUS on-post/base retail facilities to WalMart, Target, etc., but keep the tax-exempt status on goods purchased.
I believe that the current AAFES/NEX systems should be consolidated into one entity and operate under their current model (although, as stated, as one entity) only in overseas locations.
DoD should contract-out CONUS on-post/base retail facilities to WalMart, Target, etc., but keep the tax-exempt status on goods purchased.
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Wow Colonel Burleson, thats a damn fine idea if I say so myself! If the military "rented" out the facilities currently occupied by AAFES not only would that save money (no subsidies, etc.), that would also make money for the military from renting the facilities.
However, I'd be interested to see where clothing sales would fit into this. Stripes is already more expensive than off base tailors, as are the dry cleaning services, so I don't foresee those being missed too much by most members.
However, I'd be interested to see where clothing sales would fit into this. Stripes is already more expensive than off base tailors, as are the dry cleaning services, so I don't foresee those being missed too much by most members.
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COL Jean (John) F. B.
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Clothing Sales could be (should be) operated like the Commissary. Partially subsidized and overhead paid for by a 5% surcharge (or whatever it would take).
Clothing Sales could be (should be) operated like the Commissary. Partially subsidized and overhead paid for by a 5% surcharge (or whatever it would take).
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