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December 16, 2020 / NEWS RELEASE: 63-20
Santa Claus is Coming to Town… Virtually
The littlest NEX customers have one more opportunity to visit Santa Claus before the holidays. On Saturday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, Santa Claus will be broadcasting live from the NEX North Pole from the NEX Facebook page, www.facebook.com/NavyExchange/.
“For our nation’s bravest, the holidays become a feeling and not necessarily a particular date," explained Rich Honiball, Executive Vice President, Global Merchandising and Marketing Officer for the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM). "That’s where our command’s mission kicks in. No matter where a Sailor is stationed, no matter what day they’re able to celebrate the holidays, NEXCOM is there to create a sense of home and joy! Especially in the midst of this challenging year, it’s truly and honor to bring some glimmer of holiday cheer to our deserving military children!”
During the hour-long free event, Santa Claus will read stories and letters from around the world, give customers a behind the scenes peek at his toy shop and a visit to make sure his reindeer are ready for the big night! In addition to Santa Claus, there will also be visits from friends of Santa, including Steve Langley of the Soap Bubble Circus and magician and illusionist, Jason Bishop, often called America's Hottest Illusionist, as well as a behind the scenes night time tour of the holiday lights on the battleship Wisconsin, moored in Norfolk, Virginia.
Children still have time to send Santa a letter at SantaClaus@nexweb.org. If the letter is read during the live broadcast, the writer will be contacted for a special prize.
About NEXCOM
The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) oversees 100 Navy Exchange (NEX) facilities and nearly 300 stores worldwide, 39 Navy Lodges, the Ships Store Program, the Uniform Program Management Office, the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility and the Telecommunications Program Office. NEXCOM's parent command is the Naval Supply Systems Command. NEXCOM’s mission is to provide authorized customers quality goods and services at a savings and to support Navy quality of life programs for active duty military, retirees, reservists and their families. NEXs and Navy Lodges operate primarily as a non-appropriated fund (NAF) business instrumentality. NEX revenues generated are used to support Navy Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs. In FY15, $2.5 billion in sales were generated with $22.3 million in dividends provided to Navy MWR programs.
