A week before Christmas, NEX Norfolk, Virginia, customers

A week before Christmas, NEX Norfolk, Virginia, customers had their layaway balances paid in full. Around the world, the holidays became a bit more joyous for over 250 military families who received an unexpected gift when their NEX layaways were paid in full by Pay Away the Layaway, Inc. The layaway balances paid off by the non-profit organization totaled nearly $65,000 and consisted of children’s items including toys, clothing and bikes meant for the holidays. The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is comprised of 14,000 personnel worldwide facilitating six business lines, NEX retail stores, the Navy Lodge Program, Telecommunications Program, Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, Ships Store Program and the Uniform Program Management Office. (U.S. Navy photo by NEXCOM Public Affairs/Released)