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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / April 28, 2023 /

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…

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#FlashbackFriday: Some Snapshots of the Exchange in Europe During and After WWII

By Robert Philpot / April 28, 2023 /

Although 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…

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Jake Gyllenhaal, Dar Salim Visit Fort Irwin for Advance Screening of ‘Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant’

By Travis Day / April 27, 2023 /

Gyllenhaal 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.

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Installation Renamings: The Stories of Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg and Lt. Col. Charity Adams

By Robert Philpot / April 27, 2023 /

Fort 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.

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Behind the Scenes: Exchange Teams Collaborate to Celebrate Military Kids

By Keiana Holleman / April 26, 2023 /

Exchange associates across directorates worked together to plan and execute the #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild celebration at PXs and BXs worldwide

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KMCC Exchange Acts Fast to Support U.S. Evacuees Arriving From Sudan

By Robert Philpot / April 26, 2023 /

About 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.

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Exchange Supports Past, Present and Future Warfighters at Altus AFB Legacy of the Spear Event

By TSgt. Eli Smith / April 25, 2023 /

For 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.

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127 Years of Family Serving Family: Rhonda Moncrief, HR, HQ

By Marcia Rhodes / April 24, 2023 /

Moncrief’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.

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12 Children of Exchange Associates Earn $40,000 in AREA scholarships

By Michelle Priester / April 24, 2023 /

Since the scholarship program began in 1985, AREA has awarded $947,795 to 407 students.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / April 21, 2023 /

In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.

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