AAFES turns 112 Published July 31, 2007 By Compiled from staff reports 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Eielson celebrated the Army and Air Force Exchange Service's 112th Anniversary July 28 with a cake cutting ceremony, and events such as a whopper hopper, a drawing box to win a $112 gift card, sales and specials throughout the day and giving a $50 gift certificate to the day's 112th customer. AAFES supports the men and women of the Armed Forces around the world during military operations. At war and peacetime, AAFES provides soldiers and Airmen with the service and merchandise they need to make their lives more comfortable.