MSG Caleb Barrieau

Collage of three photos: Two Exchange associates and service member outside MFE; several service members inside MFE with sandwiches on plates; shelves of personal-care products.

Support at the Tip of the Spear: Renovated MFEs Reopen in Iraq

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / October 23, 2025 /

“The Exchange team showed their dedication to our service members, and, in turn, all parties will benefit from the reopening of these services,” said the Base Operations Support-Integrator (BOS-I) Mayor at Erbil.

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Photo of Colette Watson and Army Lt. Col Regina Williams leaning on a military vehicle in Kuwait. Exchange sign with American flag in background.

Kuwait Connection: Deployed Associate Meets Family Friend

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / October 23, 2025 /

Two women, one in uniform and one in Exchange attire, found common ground In a region known more for sandstorms and supply chains.

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Boots on the Ground: Lt. Col. Jason Robert Hull Brings Legal Expertise to the Exchange Mission

Bringing Legal Expertise to the Exchange Mission

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / October 21, 2025 /

Hull has been with the Exchange only a couple of months, but he brings nearly two decades of military experience to navigate the complex legal landscape behind the organization’s global operations.

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Exchange Opens First Food Truck in Poland, Bringing a Taste of Home

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / October 16, 2025 /

In a significant step toward enhancing Quality of Life at remote locations, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service celebrated the grand opening of its first food truck in Poland.

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Exchange Serves Up Success with Panda Express Grand Opening at USAG Stuttgart

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / August 14, 2025 /

Before the ribbon was cut, more than 150 members of the Stuttgart military community gathered in anticipation of being among the first to enjoy the new restaurant

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Exchange Innovates with 24/7 Vending Solutions Across Europe

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / August 13, 2025 /

This shift toward around-the-clock convenience is part of a broader commitment to meet the unique needs of military personnel, whether stationed at bases, training areas or remote locations.

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130 Years of Family Serving Family: Ricky Nelson Shumock Jr., Wiesbaden Exchange

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / July 24, 2025 /

The services business manager is an Army Veteran who found a new mission at the Exchange.

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Robert Chavis head shot with 130 years of Family Serving Family text

130 Years of Family Serving Family: Robert Chavis, Vilseck Rose Barracks

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / July 17, 2025 /

Not only is the Rose Barracks food court manager and 29-year associate a proud Army Veteran, but his commitment to service has never wavered since he hung up his uniform.

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130 Years of Family Serving Family: Dimas Maldonado, UK/Norway Consolidated Exchange

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / July 10, 2025 /

For the services business manager, the best part of his job is knowing he’s helping create the same kind of memories he cherished growing up. “The PX was a huge part of our family life,” he says.

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Exchange Improves Connectivity at Ramstein with Temporary Cell Tower

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / July 9, 2025 /

The new temporary tower was put into operation while four additional permanent cell towers are constructed at Ramstein Air Base, improving the Quality of Life for Warfighters and families.

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