One-Stop Shop Opens in Zagan, Poland

Months of planning and coordination between the 4th Infantry Division, United States Army Europe (USAREUR) and Exchange associates culminated with the grand opening of the Zagan Troop Store in April.

Located as the brigade headquarters during Atlantic Resolve’s operations, USAREUR positioned Zagan as the center of the rotating brigade’s area of responsibility as Soldiers operate across  Baltic and Balkan countries.

Zagan is home to the Polish Army’s 11th Armored Cavalry Division and has historically been the beacon of Poland’s military presence along its Western front
to Germany.

Now, acting as the beacon for morale and welfare support in Eastern Europe, the Exchange proudly supports troops as they maneuver in and out of the greater Zagan military area, which includes two recently supported reception locations at Camp  Karliki and
Camp Trzebien.

Thanks to you and the entire AAFES team
for working with us.

—Brig. Gen. Kenneth Kamper, 4ID deputy commanding general

The 2,300 square foot troop store, referred to locally as the “Exchange Mall,” offers a wide selection of items and mission supplies, such as snacks, small electronics, health and welfare items, and tastes of home.

The building also features a barber and beauty shop, an internet and mobile connectivity service provider, and soon a coffee shop.

“I know a lot of you are very excited to be able to have this (Zagan troop store) here,” said Regiment Commander Lt. Col. Douglas P. Chimenti, during the grand opening. “It is just the increasing capabilities to make things better for Soldiers and improve the quality of life, and that is what USAREUR is doing and that is what AAFES does.

“What is the motto of AAFES? ‘We go where you go.’ And guess what? They’re here!”