New BX opens doors Feb. 25 Published Feb. 3, 2010 By Arlo Taylor 19th Airlift Wing, Public Affairs LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service opens the doors to its new 122,000 square-foot mall at 9 a.m. Feb. 25 and will provide Little Rock AFB customers an entirely new shopping experience. The new facility located next to the commissary puts all major AAFES shopping facilities under one roof. In addition to the main exchange, BXtra and Military Clothing Sales, the new building will house specialty stores Game Stop, Sports Shop and Décor Shop. The mall's expanded 192-seat food court adds Starbucks, Charley's Grilled Subs and Taco Bell to old favorites Anthony's Pizza and Robin Hood. "I am so pleased to unveil our new shopping mall to the Little Rock AFB community. This project has been long awaited by many and I am happy to be a part of it," said Pam Honor, Little Rock AAFES general manager. More space equals improved convenience, better product selection and a better shopping experience, according to AAFES officials. That experience will include one-stop shopping, wider aisles and expanded selection with 18 check-out registers including one in the new outdoor living area and two at the Power Zone counter. One of the convenience factors for military members will be the new hours of military clothing sales. The new hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. According to officials, customers will also see increased selection in all departments of the 62,000-foot sales floor, including expansion of the young men's area, a new Power Zone Control counter and new Ashley furniture line. The addition of more activities at the AAFES mall means more jobs for base family members. To date, more than 160 new associates have joined the BX staff. Military members not only get great deals at the BX, but every time someone makes a purchase at any AAFES facility, a percentage comes directly back to the base. As of December 2009, AAFES has given almost $468,000 back to 19th Force Support Squadron activities. Operating Hours Monday - Saturday Sunday Main Store 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Taco Bell 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Anthony's Pizza 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Robin Hood 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Charley's Grilled Subs 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Starbucks 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.