Main Post Exchange unveils modernized facility following lengthy renovation

By Jennifer DeHaanFebruary 26, 2021

AAFES employees are joined by Garrison Commander Col. C.J. King, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. William Fogle, and Fort Knox Fire Department Lead Fire Inspector Andre Cornwall for the Exchange grand reopening ribbon cutting.
AAFES employees are joined by Garrison Commander Col. C.J. King, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. William Fogle, and Fort Knox Fire Department Lead Fire Inspector Andre Cornwall for the Exchange grand reopening ribbon cutting. (Photo Credit: Jennifer DeHaan, Fort Knox News) VIEW ORIGINAL

FORT KNOX, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2021) – Army & Air Force Exchange Services celebrated the grand reopening of the main Exchange here today, unveiling to those in attendance the results of more than a year of renovations.

What began with the addition of a Starbucks last year now includes all new flooring, lighting, improved dining area, and an additional 3,000 square feet of shopping space within the PX.  The upgrade totaled $5.4 million.

The 3,000 square-foot expansion to the main post Exchange can be seen in the newly renovated electronics department. The new addition, taken from a previous stockroom, allowed for extra room to the shopping floor.
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The 3,000 square-foot expansion to the main post Exchange can be seen in the newly renovated electronics department. The new addition, taken from a previous stockroom, allowed for extra room to the shopping floor.
2 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The 3,000 square-foot expansion to the main post Exchange can be seen in the newly renovated electronics department. The new addition, taken from a previous stockroom, allowed for extra room to the shopping floor. (Photo Credit: Jennifer DeHaan, Fort Knox News) VIEW ORIGINAL
The 3,000 square-foot expansion to the main post Exchange can be seen in the newly renovated electronics department. The new addition, taken from a previous stockroom, allowed for extra room to the shopping floor.
3 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The 3,000 square-foot expansion to the main post Exchange can be seen in the newly renovated electronics department. The new addition, taken from a previous stockroom, allowed for extra room to the shopping floor. (Photo Credit: Jennifer DeHaan, Fort Knox News) VIEW ORIGINAL
The 3,000 square-foot expansion to the main post Exchange can be seen in the newly renovated electronics department. The new addition, taken from a previous stockroom, allowed for extra room to the shopping floor.
4 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The 3,000 square-foot expansion to the main post Exchange can be seen in the newly renovated electronics department. The new addition, taken from a previous stockroom, allowed for extra room to the shopping floor. (Photo Credit: Jennifer DeHaan, Fort Knox News) VIEW ORIGINAL
The 3,000 square-foot expansion to the main post Exchange can be seen in the newly renovated electronics department. The new addition, taken from a previous stockroom, allowed for extra room to the shopping floor.
5 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The 3,000 square-foot expansion to the main post Exchange can be seen in the newly renovated electronics department. The new addition, taken from a previous stockroom, allowed for extra room to the shopping floor. (Photo Credit: Jennifer DeHaan, Fort Knox News) VIEW ORIGINAL
The 3,000 square-foot expansion to the main post Exchange can be seen in the newly renovated electronics department. The new addition, taken from a previous stockroom, allowed for extra room to the shopping floor.
6 / 6 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The 3,000 square-foot expansion to the main post Exchange can be seen in the newly renovated electronics department. The new addition, taken from a previous stockroom, allowed for extra room to the shopping floor. (Photo Credit: Jennifer DeHaan, Fort Knox News) VIEW ORIGINAL

Garrison Commander Col. C.J. King and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. William Fogle joined AAFES employees and patrons in cutting the ribbon to commemorate the occasion.

Fort Knox Garrison Commander Col. C.J. King praised the hard work of the employees as well as the Exchange’s ability to keep the store open during renovations and continue the project throughout the pandemic and the holiday season. “These...
Fort Knox Garrison Commander Col. C.J. King praised the hard work of the employees as well as the Exchange’s ability to keep the store open during renovations and continue the project throughout the pandemic and the holiday season. “These people were on the front lines before we even knew there was a front line,” said King. “They came to work every day, they kept the community running.” (Photo Credit: Jennifer DeHaan, Fort Knox News) VIEW ORIGINAL

“This is a complex undertaking under any circumstances,” said Col. King. “If you look at what they’ve accomplished during a very difficult period, during COVID, they did this almost completely invisible to the public for the most part and they were able to stay open during the entire period.”

Shoppers in attendance received gift bags as they were welcomed into the updated store.
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Shoppers in attendance received gift bags as they were welcomed into the updated store.
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The Fort Knox PX is located on Gold Vault Road and is open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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