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#FlashbackFriday: 81 Years Ago, the Exchange Came to Australia

By Robert Philpot / April 21, 2023 /

On April 5, 1942—81 years ago this month—the Adler Post Exchange opened in Brisbane to support troops based in the country during World War II. It was the first Exchange in Australia, and a second quickly followed with the opening of the Adelaide Exchange 10 days later. In September, an Army Exchange Service-operated store opened…

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Installation Renamings: Thule Air Base Renamed Pituffik Space Base

By Robert Philpot / April 20, 2023 /

The base’s new moniker comes from the traditional Greenlandic name for the region surrounding the installation. Accessible only by plane for most of the year because of its harsh, icy weather, Pituffik is also home to an Exchange.

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Fort Leavenworth Exchange’s Starbucks Receives Image Upgrade

By Keiana Holleman / April 19, 2023 /

The Fort Leavenworth PX received an image upgrade and is among the first of 80 locations to offer Exchange shoppers new benefits at their local Starbucks

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Panda Express Now Open at Fort Belvoir Exchange

By Robert Philpot / April 18, 2023 /

Panda Express offers many better-for-you options including string bean chicken breast, broccoli beef, grilled chicken teriyaki and mixed vegetables—each coming in at 300 calories or less.

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OPERATION: Call Out—Pacific Region

By Jason Rosenberg / April 18, 2023 /

Jasper Laput, Esmeralda Kadel and Tsuchihashi, Kazuko represent the “Best of the Best” from the Pacific Region. Our teams continue to provide amazing customer experiences for our service members and retirees and their families within our communities. We could not be prouder of what they do daily. Their actions reflect great credit upon themselves and the Pacific Region. Pacific Pride!

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OPERATION: Call Out—Europe/SWA Region

By Jason Rosenberg / April 18, 2023 /

The hard work and dedication to our service men and women provided by Kiana Franco, Abul Khair and Antonio Giampaolo are outstanding.Their efforts to continuously find new ways to provide that extra customer care is appreciated, and we are proud to have them on the Europe team!

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OPERATION: Call Out—Eastern Region

By Jason Rosenberg / April 18, 2023 /

Eastern Region proudly recognizes Mirrissa Fisher, Ana-Alicia Menefee and Christi Cook for their contributions and support of the Exchange Mission. The focus on customer service is a priority, and it shows in the results! Thanks for all you do!

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OPERATION: Call Out—Central Region

By Jason Rosenberg / April 18, 2023 /

These Central Region associates understand the meaning of family serving family and serving the best customers in the world. They go above and beyond to ensure the Exchange is providing service and a taste of home no matter where they serve. Thank you, Michael Maki, Samantha Payne and Beverly Coleman.

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OPERATION: Call Out—Western Region

By Jason Rosenberg / April 18, 2023 /

Western Region recognizes Ronaldo Dela Cruz, Mike Bradley and Latekia Arrington for their outstanding hardwork and unwavering dedication to our customers.

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127 Years of Family Serving Family: Tommie Caudle, Vice President of Loss Prevention, HQ

By Keiana Holleman / April 17, 2023 /

“I feel like I’ve been part of the military service my entire life as an Air Force brat and a Soldier. For me, this opportunity is like ‘bookending’ my life.”

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