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Fort Stewart seeks help identifying vandals
Seal of the US Department of the Army
Staff
Updated: Apr 13, 2015, 3:17 PM
Published: Apr 13, 2015, 3:19 PM

Sometime over the weekend, most likely Saturday night, several signs, buildings, and streets were defaced on Fort Stewart with graffiti by a person or persons unknown, Fort Stewart’s Public Affairs Office announced in a news release Sunday evening.

The Fort Stewart police are investigating and asking for public assistance.

“If anyone has information, we appreciate them coming forward,” said Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield garrison commander Col. Kevin F. Gregory. “Anyone who does so or calls in a tip will remain anonymous.”

The graffiti was vulgar, and, in some instances, included racial epithets. This highly visible crime and the use of the words are disgusting and not at all in keeping with the Army or nation’s values, the news release says.

“We are very interested in bringing the vandal or vandals to justice,” Gregory said.

Fort Stewart Directorate of Public Works personnel have removed the graffiti.

Anyone sees any additional graffiti or has information on who committed this crime is asked to call the Fort Stewart police desk at 912-767-9269. Anyone who sees suspicious behavior is asked to call 911.

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Exchange Service salutes Vietnam vets with custom truck design
Army and Air Force Exchange Service redesigned logo 2011
Bryan County News
Published: Apr 10, 2018, 1:53 PM

To thank Vietnam veterans for their sacrifices, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service is debuting a new truck design, part of the Department of Defense retailer’s efforts alongside the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to honor veterans during the 50th anniversary of the war.

“The Exchange is privileged to have the opportunity to recognize Vietnam veterans through our fleet,” said Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull, who served in the Army during the Vietnam era. “These trucks will serve as rolling billboards, expressing gratitude for all who served during this era.”

The truck design features the silhouette of a lone service member set against the background of a faded horizon with a call to “thank a Vietnam veteran for service to our nation.” The single military member represents the warfighters who served during this time.

Three trucks in the fleet feature the commemorative design and will deliver merchandise to Exchange stores from the organization’s distribution centers in the continental United States.

The West Coast Distribution Center at Sharpe Army Depot in California; Dan Daniel Distribution Center in Newport News, Va.; and the Waco Distribution Center in Texas will each have a truck in service on their standard delivery routes, serving the whole country.

Air Force veteran Pat Thompson served in Vietnam before coming to the Exchange as a truck driver and mechanic. In his 18 years with the Exchange, he has deployed four times to support the troops. The new design means a lot to him.

“They remember,” said Thompson, who is based at the Exchange’s Waco Distribution Center. “We want to be remembered.”

The trucks also highlight the veteran online shopping benefit, which launched in November. The lifelong online military exchange benefit authorizes all who served honorably to enjoy tax-free shopping and exclusive military pricing at ShopMyExchange.com.

The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration is a program administered by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The U.S. began commemoration of the Vietnam War’s 50th anniversary in 2012 and will continue through Veterans Day 2025.

The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize Vietnam veterans and their families for service, valor and sacrifice in conjunction with the commemoration.

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