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White Sands Missile Range Army Veteran Wins $25,000 Exchange Shopping Spree

By Loyd Brumfield / October 21, 2020 /

Army Veteran Latoya Mandas didn’t take it seriously when she pulled the tab on her lemonade and saw that she was a grand-prize winner in the Exchange’s Subway Sip. Rip. Ultimate Trip sweepstakes. But after a few moments of disbelief, it was confirmed. Mandas, a regular customer at Subway in the White Sands Missile Range…

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Fort Carson Soldier Wins $10,000 Exchange Shopping Spree

By Loyd Brumfield / October 21, 2020 /

Sgt. Kierra Howard’s weekly visits to the Subway paid off in a big way, and she decided to give some of her good fortune back after she won a $10,000 shopping spree in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Subway Sip. Rip. Ultimate Trip sweepstakes. Howard, who serves in the 749th Ordnance Company at…

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Efficient Use of Lighting and Water Spearhead Exchange Energy Conservation Methods

By Loyd Brumfield / October 19, 2020 /

While October is Energy Action Month, energy efficiency is a year-round priority for the Exchange. Since 2015, energy costs are down nearly 6% across all CONUS buildings, which include distribution centers, headquarters and about 1,400 stores. Several measures have been taken to control costs, including upgrading fluorescent lighting to LEDs and installing lighting controls in…

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ICYMI: The Week that was in the Exchange Post

By Loyd Brumfield / October 16, 2020 /

This week in the Exchange Post, Director/CEO Tom Shull was honored by the National Defense Transportation Association, “Chief Chat” lined up an impressive array of military and celebrity guests for October and November, and 20-year associate Heidi Smith was recognized as she takes on new responsibilities in Germany. In case you missed it, here’s a…

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Join the Conversation on ‘Chief Chat’ This Fall!

By Loyd Brumfield / October 14, 2020 /

A special “Chief Chat” series kicks off Oct. 14 as Veterans Day approaches. “In Recognition Of” episodes will be guest-hosted by leaders from sister military exchanges and the Defense Commissary Agency.

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ICYMI: The Week that was in the Exchange Post

By Loyd Brumfield / October 9, 2020 /

This week in the Exchange Post, the Exchange paid tribute to its contact center associates, who have weathered numerous challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, and associates at Camp Humphreys were honored for aiding quarantined Soldiers. In addition, a 16-year associate was named a 2020 All-Star Driver, the Exchange’s first Raising Cane’s opened at Fort Bliss…

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Subway Stop Rewards Fort Sill Soldier with $10,000 Exchange Shopping Spree

By Loyd Brumfield / October 8, 2020 /

Staff Sgt. Frank Sanchez was honored by Exchange and Subway officials the morning of Sept. 24. After that, he had the store all to himself as he collected on his winnings. He picked up a big-screen television, some furniture and kitchen items, and toys and games for his three children. He also reserved $3,000 for his wife.

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WADC Puts Technology to Use in Protecting Associates Against COVID-19, Other Threats

By Loyd Brumfield / October 7, 2020 /

The Exchange’s Waco Distribution Center has recently implemented technology to keep associates safe. One of those measures is a new thermal temperature imaging system that has been deployed in the fight against COVID-19. It is in use in Waco and currently being installed at the West Coast DC as part of a pilot program. The…

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Waco Distribution Center Driver Earns National All-Star Status

By Loyd Brumfield / October 6, 2020 /

Bruce Cameron, a driver with the Exchange for 16 years, has been named a 2020 All-Star Driver by the National Private Truck Council. Cameron is the Exchange’s sixth driver in the past 11 years to earn All-Star status. “It’s nice to have that recognition. It shows that people care about truckers and what they do—especially…

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ICYMI: The Week that was in the Exchange Post

By Loyd Brumfield / October 2, 2020 /

This week in the Exchange Post, Chief Osby toured operations at the Waco Distribution Center, the Exchange was named a Top 50 Employer for Latinas by LATINA Style magazine, the Yokota Exchange bakery made an 8-year-old boy’s birthday extra special and Space Force merchandise flew off the shelves at the Buckley AFB Exchange. In case…

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