New NEX opens at Camp Lemonier in Djibouti, Africa

Navy Supply Corps Newsletter, Sept-Oct, 2007

The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) opened its newest store at Camp Lemonier in Djibouti, Africa, on June 16. NEXCOM is taking over the current exchange operation from the Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES). The opening of NEX Djibouti brings the worldwide NEX total to 433 stores in 108 locations.

"We are excited to be supporting our military troops here at Camp Lemonier," said Steve Lo Monaco, branch exchange manager, NEX Djibouti. "I think our customers will be pleased with the changes they see to the store now and the ones we'll be making over the next several months. We'll be making changes to the stock assortment, adding additional products and bringing in new shelving and fixtures to freshen up the store."

NEX Djibouti occupies nearly 3,500 sq. ft. of selling space, a barber/beauty shop, gift shop and tailor shop. Also on base is a Burger King and Green Bean Coffee House. The NEX carries a variety of items including DVDs, CDs, video games and consoles, TVs, laptop computers, cameras, sunglasses and more name brand clothing for men and women. Customers will also find an increased selection of personal care items and fitness supplements.

Camp Lemonier is a Forward Operating U.S. Navy base and home to Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa U.S. Central Command. It is also the primary base in the region in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The U.S. Navy assumed control of the base in July 2006 from the U.S. Marine Corps.

As when AAFES ran the store, NEX Djibouti will use POGs instead of coins in 5, 10 and 25-cent denominations. POGs, a lightweight gift certificate coin or paper disc used in lieu of monetary change, are accepted in all NEX and AAFES Exchanges around the world.

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