Chris Ward

Laughlin AFB Exchange Celebrates Grand Reopening of Renovated BX

By Chris Ward / April 16, 2025 /

The $15.7 million renovation marks the first major update of the Laughlin AFB BX since it was built in 1982

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Yokota AB BX Celebrates PowerZone Upgrades, Relocated Military Clothing

By Chris Ward / April 3, 2025 /

The renovated PowerZone now features a game center; the Military Clothing store is the first co-located MCS in the Pacific Region.

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Mobile Field Exchange Supports Military Exercise in Korea

By Chris Ward / March 19, 2025 /

Approximately 500 visiting service members are participating in the annual Freedom Shield, which runs through March 21. This is the first time in nearly 10 years that the Exchange has deployed an MFE in support of a military exercise in Korea.

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Four people cutting a cake at the Zama Express Hunt Brothers Pizza grand opening.

Cheese the Day! Camp Zama Cuts Ribbon (and Cake) on Hunt Brothers Pizza

By Chris Ward / February 6, 2025 /

It’s the second Hunt Brothers Pizza at Camp Zama and the fourth on mainland Japan.

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Hitting the Home Stretch: Q3 MILITARY STAR Challenge Cup Winners Announced

By Chris Ward / January 14, 2025 /

Quarterly winners in each region win $500 for a team event. The top store for all of FY2024 will receive a $1,000 prize and the coveted Challenge Cup. The leading region for the year will also be presented with a trophy.

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Exchange Relevancy Front and Center at American Athletic Conference Championship Game

By Chris Ward / December 9, 2024 /

The game marked the first time that Army had played for a conference championship. It also marked the first time the Exchange was a participating partner for a conference championship game.

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Yokota AB Welcomes Yellow Box Furniture Store

By Chris Ward / November 21, 2024 /

The 5,000-square-foot store opened in the Yokota Community Center, expanding the Exchange Concessions footprint.

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Exchange, Safe LivinG Host Firearm Safety Events

By Chris Ward / October 24, 2024 /

The free events, open to service members, civilians, retires and military families, promote community safety and wellness, safe and responsible gun ownership and suicide prevention.

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Mobile Field Exchange Opens at Fort Eisenhower After Hurricane Helene

By Chris Ward / October 1, 2024 /

The MFE, a retail store in a 53-foot trailer with snacks, drinks, toiletries and more, opened its doors at Fort Eisenhower within 48 hours after the Exchange received a request for support.

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Display Your Creative Side in Exchange’s 130th Anniversary Logo Contest

By Chris Ward / September 16, 2024 /

The Exchange is inviting associates to create a logo commemorating a historic milestone. The winning logo will be used in marketing, print and digital media and other communication channels throughout 2025.

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