
Col. Everett “Bud” Lacroix praised the distribution center team’s commitment and noted their critical role in supporting military operations.

Nestled amid the serene landscapes of the Balkans, Camp Bondsteel has stood as a symbol of resilience and commitment, providing crucial support to the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) mission.

As the region’s commander, Lacroix is responsible for about 4,300 associates in more than 25 countries across three continents and 1,400 facilities, which support half a million customers.

Though only with the Exchange since 2023, he has served as a key liaison between Exchange leadership and local commands, a role he quickly immersed himself in.

Deployed troops at two pivotal NATO military installations were treated to an exclusive preview of the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ahead of its U.S. release.

The Exchange’s newest quick-serve restaurant has been opening at Expresses across Europe, where customer response has been strong to the latest tastes of home.

The chief of the Exchange’s German & International Law Branch came to the Exchange in 1988 and will retire at the end of July.

DeCA Director and CEO John Hall and other commissary leaders toured the 420,000-square-foot Germersheim Distribution Center and the Gruenstadt Bakery.

The services specialist met her husband through the Exchange. “We both truly believe in the Exchange mission,” she says. “It’s so rewarding and makes me so proud to see where we go and what we…

One in a series highlighting service members assigned to the Exchange Who she is: Lt. Col. Katheryn E. Hanson, Public Health and Food Safety Advisor, Antiterrorism/Force Protection Officer, stationed in Sembach, Germany. Years of experience: 18 years…
