This week in the Exchange Post, Exchanges worldwide salute heroes with Veterans Day coin presentations; Chief Human Resources Officer Cedric Brown speaks on how to make things better for associates; the Office of the Inspector General provides highlights of 2026 inspections.
Also: In separate videos, an Air Force Veteran and a military spouse talk about how they found a sense of purpose as Exchange associates; the AI team launches a new contest; and a Fort Benning coffee shop owner uses her experience as a military spouse and mom to better serve Army families on the go.
In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s coverage. Click on the photos for the stories.
Exchanges Worldwide Honor Those Who Served on Veterans Day
Elevating the Associate Experience: How to Support Those Who Serve Those Who Serve
Inspector General Team Evaluates Nearly 40 Sites in 2026
Video: Seymour Johnson Express Manager Finds Sense of Belonging at Exchange
Video: Barksdale AFB Express Manager ‘Felt a Calling’ to Work at the Exchange
Sharing Your Artificial Intelligence Wins Could Win You Some Money
At Military Spouse’s Fort Benning Coffee Shop, Military Families Are the Mission
Also: Check out the 2026 Veterans Day and 2026 Salute to Service Month photo albums on Flickr. It’s not too late to contribute your store or facility’s photos to the albums. Please send high-res jpegs as attachments (not in the body of the email) to exchangepost@aafes.com and socialmedia@aafes.com. A SharePoint link will also work.
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