Captain America is coming to Fort Gordon to deliver on a promise made to a World War II Soldier in a new Marvel comic book that takes readers from occupied France to the front lines of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

Other superheroes joining “Cap” in The Promise by Paul Tobin include sidekick Bucky, the Human Torch, Sub Mariner and Miss America.

“The Promise is now available, for free, at the Fort Gordon PX located at Building 38200,” said Store Manager Sheila Miller.

The Promise is the eighth free Marvel Comic offered exclusively through AAFES locations since the partnership between the Department of Defense’s oldest and largest exchange service began in April 2005.

“Frankly, the project started as a way to provide a taste of home and a bit of escapism to troops serving overseas,” said General Manager Anna Iosefo. “We were a little surprised at how quickly the popularity of the comic books went beyond the front lines as collectors and troops’ family members expressed great interest.”

For more information on how to pick up a free copy of The Promise, authorized exchange shoppers can call the Fort Gordon Post Exchange at (706) 793-7171.

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is a joint command of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, and is directed by a board of directors who is responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force through the Service Chiefs of Staff. AAFES has the dual mission of providing authorized patrons with articles of merchandise and services and of generating non-appropriated fund earnings as a supplemental source of funding for military Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs. To find out more about AAFES’ history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at www.aafes.com/ pa/default.asp.