Why were U.S. base military stores originally called "PX"?
Correct answer: Named after "Post Exchange"
InexcusableTreat
for those who serve our country, thx
GCA70
Best thing about the Bx was no tax. A pack of cigarettes was 17 cents!
novice
Best store no taxes
whatup1962
everyone thanks for helping our troops
Melekslair
For Army brats that grow up overseas, this is the closest thing to home.
Mongo620
NEX on Navy bases
Player ang
our military men and women should not have to pay anything. Thank you to all our military for your service.
Thom
I once drove my ambulance with no windows in the rain on dirt roads across our artillery practice range behind a tank platoon. The base had one of the best PXs in all Germany. when I got there is was covered in mud. The guy at the door wouldn't let me in. He ordered me to get cleaned up first. of course that was impossible but fortunately a Major came by and explained the PX existed for especially for filthy combat troops. He escorted through the doors and gave orders to allow me anywhere. I just wsntd a camera.
kona kitty
in the Navy, they call it the nex..
OutlawAristocrat6685
cool store, I like the commissary better though
VLS
The grocery store was called commissary.
SIN CITY GIRL
I love going on base no taxes
jeannie
GCA70, a lon time ago.
Bird
InexcusableTreat, you are more than welcome. I loved it and would do it again, in a heartbeat.
nano
shopped in many BX and PX stores
Mel
We used to shop at the Px when my husband was in the National Guard . it was so cool , no tax on anything.
GG2020
Patriot, You're welcome.
$hayD
And the NEX is the Navy Exchange #Hooyah
Paula
OutlawAristocrat6685,
I know this well being an Air Force Brat. I’m 65 years old and even after being an Air Force wife I still like being and calling myself an AF brat.
You are so right about not having to pay taxes in either the commissary or BX. We were spoiled 😊
Joan
Thom, thank you for your service
Player #118103951
As a kid (Army brat) I loved the PX and commissary.
ItsCare
GCA70, now they're $13.67 here in Taxachusetts
pnut
Player ang, unfortunately now half of them go hungry or homeless.. it's ridiculous!
MILLMAN,AARON
Wild Bill, thx, Ms. Griffin👌keep fighting the good fight👍
Angela
Gin, some of my family was in the Marines for several years. My husband's nephew has been in it for years and still is. I thank every branch for their services. God bless them all.
Angela
Angelnohio, that is awesome
Angela
Player ang, I totally agree 👍. Thanks for all your support.
jackie
GCA70, what year was that?
Ewa
The question was "WHY WERE" and they didn't give a reason.
player007
Mongo620, trudat. hooya
Troposçi
InexcusableTreat, Thanks for your support.
Kita
Thom, that was an honorable 🎖 thing for the Major to do. Thank you both for your service 🙏
Kathye
I use to work for AAFES when my ex-husband was in the Army.
Robbie
Thanks to all who served and serving
OUTLAW
GCA70, If you’re in international waters there’s no tax on ANYTHING, In 1965 a carton of cigarettes was $1.00 on board!!👍👍👍😎😎
DkRatz72
Being an Army Vet made this easy. The Airforce (Chair Force 🤣) calls them a "BX" for base exchage.
Bigbrain49973
I had to use a majority vote for this one! 🤪
Diesel
Can civilians shop at the BX? I was living in Japan and thought if I befriended someone on base they could sneak me in. The food in Japan was awful and I was getting desperate.
Gin
When we were with my parents going to the base, the grocery store was called the Commissary, and the other store with clothes and goods was called the PX, at least that's what my parents called them.
Brian
It’s called the MCX at Marine bases.