FORT CAMPBELL, KY – On Aug. 24, Bridgestone Retail Operations (“Bridgestone” or “BSRO”), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, invited members of the Fort Campbell community to join them at the USAG Fort Campbell CYS Services Teen Center for a special celebration marking 30 years of partnership with Army & Air Force Exchange Services (the “Exchange”).

Bridgestone currently serves the nation’s military and their families at more than 40 tire and automotive service centers located on military bases in collaboration with the Exchange, which provides quality, tax-free merchandise, goods and services that military communities need, regardless of location, risk or challenge.

Prior to the event, which was complete with food, games, and a DJ spinning music for all, representatives from Bridgestone and the Exchange made remarks before Fort Campbell leadership and community members. Bridgestone also surprised USAG Fort Campbell CYS Services with a brand-new passenger van that will give more area kids and teens access to high-impact, out-of-school programming. The van donation was made possible through the Bridgestone Driving Great Futures initiative, which has raised over $20 million from BSRO customers and teammates for Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide since 2015.

“Bridgestone Retail Operations is committed to serving those who serve our country each and every day,” said Marko Ibrahim, president, BSRO. “We are thankful for the opportunity to provide our military communities with trusted service and a promise to care, and we look forward to many more years of collaboration.”

In 1993, BSRO established its first Exchange store at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, Washington. The Exchange is the 54th largest retailer in the United States, operating more than 5,000 department stores, convenience stores, restaurants, mall stores and services. 

“We are so grateful to Bridgestone for their ongoing commitment to serving young people in military communities,” said Pauline Hutchinson, director, USAG Fort Campbell CYS Services. “This support enables more kids and teens to have reliable transportation to the Club, allowing more kids and teens to reach their full potential.”

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