This week in the Exchange Post, the KMCC Exchange supports U.S. evacuees arriving from Sudan; meet the heroes who inspired Fort Gregg-Adams’ new name; Fort Irwin hosts the stars of ‘Guy Ritchie’s the Covenant’; 12 children of Exchange associates receive AREA scholarships; the Altus AFB Exchange hosts the Legacy of the Spear event; Exchange teams…
Read MoreAlthough the Exchange had operations in Europe during the early days of World War II, the organization that most closely resembles today’s Exchange in Europe was born on April 24, 1943—80 years ago this month—when the Army Exchange Service opened a London office (at least one source gives the date as May 1, but it’s…
Read MoreGyllenhaal and Salim spent time with Soldiers, families and the Exchange team before introducing the film to a capacity audience of 420 for a free advance screening a week before the nationwide theatrical release.
Read MoreFort Lee is now officially known as Fort Gregg-Adams. The Army post’s new name is in honor of two barrier-breaking Black Army officers, one of whom is a former commander of the Exchange’s Europe operation.
Read MoreExchange associates across directorates worked together to plan and execute the #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild celebration at PXs and BXs worldwide
Read MoreAbout 90 evacuees from the U.S. Embassy in Sudan, as well as the Marines who executed the evacuation operation, arrived at the Exchange a few hours after they landed in Germany. The team was prepared to support the evacuees, including a few children and pets.
Read MoreFor the second consecutive year, Altus Air Force Base hosted the Legacy of the Spear event, welcoming back service members and employees with a past connection to the base, and once again the Exchange was an integral part of making it all possible.
Read MoreMoncrief’s first visit to Lackland AFB, for her twin brother’s graduation from basic training, piqued her interest in the Exchange. After she met a recruiter at her college job fair, she was sold on the Exchange as a career. That career is about to hit its 30th anniversary.
Read MoreSince the scholarship program began in 1985, AREA has awarded $947,795 to 407 students.
Read MoreIn case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.
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