AAFES Connects Military Families on Christmas with Free Internet Service Published Dec. 16, 2008 By Army & Air Force Exchange Service DALLAS -- There's no place like home during the holidays and for U.S. Troops stationed in Iraq and Kuwait who can't be there this year, free Internet connections with family and loved ones is the next best thing. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) and Internet service provider Resolute Partners are teaming to provide troops with free Internet access on Christmas Day. "We know how important it is for military families to stay connected, especially during the holidays, and we're glad to make this free service available to troops serving in these deployed locations," said Ken Moon, vice president of AAFES' telecommunications division. Access to email and web chat will be provided through Resolute's 11 Internet Café locations in Iraq and Kuwait known as CZee CyberZones, with more than 500 computer terminals available. Each Internet Café features dozens of PCs with web browsers, web cams and even on-line games. The cafés are similar to those the troops are familiar with from their bases back home, and provide a much-appreciated link with home when they arrive "downrange." Normally, there is a per-minute charge for Internet usage at CZee CyberZone Internet Cafés. For this holiday event, a special access code will be posted in the Internet Cafés allowing free access for the 24-hour period. Michael Blanco, CEO of Resolute Partners said, "We are happy to partner with AAFES to offer this gesture of thanks to our customers for their service to our country. And we'd also like to wish everyone serving in deployed locations a happy holiday and a safe return home."