A seated person wearing glasses and an Exchange polo beside a “Salute to Service” shield. Text reads “Where Heroes Work” and “Belinda Minor — Air Force military spouse.”

Barksdale AFB Express Manager ‘Felt a Calling’ to Work at the Exchange

Nov 12, 2026

by

Marcia Rhodes

Central Region HR News Salute to Service Month Where Heroes Work

One in a series spotlighting Veterans and military spouses who support the Exchange mission.

In brief

Belinda Minor, an Air Force spouse, finds fulfillment serving the military community.
Exchange career opportunities can help families navigate military moves.
She values helping retirees and young service members.

For Belinda Minor, Capehart Express manager at Barksdale Air Force Base, working at the Exchange is a calling that connects her love of retail with serving the military community.

Minor’s husband medically retired after 21 years in the Air Force.

“Working with the Exchange was something I’ve always felt a calling for,” Minor said.

She recommends Exchange careers to military spouses seeking employment as their families move, pointing to the value of additional income and support in finding work.

For Minor, helping retirees and young service members also brings a sense of accomplishment.

“I never felt as whole and complete as I do working for the Exchange,” Minor said.