The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is the one-stop shop to help military families prepare for the new school year, offering numerous Back-To-School (BTS) programs for students of all ages.

At NEX locations worldwide, authorized shoppers can find budget-friendly school supplies, backpacks, clothing, shoes and dorm essentials in one convenient location.

NEX shoppers always receive tax-free savings, no need to wait for the designated BTS tax- free weekends that are offered in some states.

In addition to savings on clothing and school supplies, families can also take advantage of extra savings on children’s haircuts and eyewear at participating NEX locations.

“Back-to-school looks different for every military family, whether they are getting a little one ready for their first day of school or sending a student off to college,” said Rich Honiball, NEXCOM executive vice president, global chief merchandising and marketing officer (EVP/GCMMO).

“Our goal is to make that transition a little easier by bringing together the savings, products, services and resources families need,” he explained. “The NEX is their benefit, and we want them to take full advantage of everything it offers.”

Throughout the BTS season, NEX locations will offer value savings on supplies and classroom essentials, along with events and services to help families prepare for the new school year.

The popular NEX Water Bottle Giveaway returns Aug. 1, while select NEX locations will host BTS fashion shows featuring local teachers and students. For more information on upcoming events, visit the Waves of Gratitude series at https://www.mynavyexchange.com/wavesofgratitude.

NEXCOM support for students also extends beyond the sales floor.

The NEX Student Meal Program provides nutritious meals to eligible students at participating Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) schools overseas. Families can apply for free or reduced-price meals based on eligibility requirements. For more information,

visit https://www.mynavyexchange.com/studentmealprogram/.

Through the NEX NextGen Scholars Program, eligible students can be rewarded for good grades. The program recognizes and supports the next generation of military-connected students.

Nearly $900,000 in savings bonds and monetary awards have been awarded to over 450 students since the program’s inception in 1997. Visit https://www.mynavyexchange.com/nextgen for more information.

The NEX is also serving as a collection site for Operation Homefront’s ‘Back-to-School Brigade’ supply drive at NEX Norfolk, NEX Oceana and NEX Little Creek, in Virginia; NEX New London, Connecticut; NEX Patuxent River, NEX Bethesda and NEX Annapolis, in Maryland; NEX Jacksonville, NEX Mayport and NEX Pensacola, in Florida; NEX Memphis, Tennessee; NEX North Island, NEX San Diego, NEX Port Hueneme and NEX Lemoore, in California; NEX Whidbey Island and NEX Bangor, inWashington; and NEX Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii.

All donated school supplies will be given to local military families.

For more information about NEXCOM’s BTS programs, events and savings, customers should visit their local NEX or myNavyExchange.com.

Source: NEXCOM

Edited by Larry Lapka