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Pep Boys Expands Services to U.S. Navy Bases

In a significant move to support military personnel and their families, Pep Boys, a leading automotive service provider, has announced a contract with the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM). This partnership will allow Pep Boys to operate 14 automotive service centers located on U.S. Navy bases throughout the country. This initiative will bring Pep Boys' trusted automotive services directly to those who serve in the military.

The transition to operate these service centers will be implemented progressively starting in August 2025. The centers will be rebranded under the Pep Boys name, maintaining a legacy that dates back to the company’s founders, who were Navy veterans. This expansion serves to solidify Pep Boys' commitment to offering reliable and accessible automotive services to the military community.

Joe Auriemma, CEO of Pep Boys, expressed pride in this initiative. He stated, "We are honored to work with NEXCOM to bring Pep Boys' best-in-class automotive tire services to Navy personnel and their families. Since our founding over 100 years ago by three Navy veterans, we have upheld a tradition of service that will continue with this partnership."

The 14 Navy base locations set to feature Pep Boys service centers include:

• - Naval Air Station North Island, CA
• - Naval Base San Diego, CA
• - Naval Base Point Loma, CA
• - Naval Support Activity Monterey, CA
• - Naval Air Station Oceana, VA
• - Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, VA
• - Stennis Space Center, MS
• - Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL
• - Naval Station Mayport, FL
• - Naval Air Station Pensacola (Corry Station), FL
• - Naval Air Station Pensacola (Aviation Plaza), FL
• - Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA
• - Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, WA
• - Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI

This collaboration reflects NEXCOM's mission to provide trusted, high-quality services directly where service members live and work. Jason Rosenberg, Senior Vice President of Operations at NEXCOM, noted the importance of such partnerships, reinforcing the command's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Sailors and their families.

By establishing these automotive service centers, Pep Boys aims to ensure that service members and their families receive the same high standards of service that have defined the company for more than a century. Whether it's routine maintenance, tire services, or urgent repairs, families stationed at these bases can expect a level of professionalism and dedication that establishes Pep Boys as a trusted name in auto care.

For those interested in learning more about Pep Boys and their extensive range of services, additional information can be found on their official website, www.pepboys.com.

About Pep Boys

Founded in 1921 by military veterans, Pep Boys has built a reputation for providing quality automotive services. With a national network of service and tire centers, millions of vehicles rely on Pep Boys each year for their automotive needs.

About NEXCOM

The Navy Exchange Service Command supports the readiness of the Armed Forces and enhances the quality of life for Navy personnel by providing essential goods and services. With earnings directed to Navy quality of life programs, NEXCOM plays a vital role in sustaining naval communities around the globe.