Travis Day

VP of Administration, Retired Army Col. Tom Ockenfels Prepares for Retirement from the Exchange

By Travis Day / December 28, 2023 /

As he prepares to retire, VP of Administration and Retired Army Col. Tom Ockenfels remembers his journey with the military and Exchange.

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Tinker Exchange Shoppers Have Nearly $4,000 in Layaway Merchandise Paid Off in Full

By Travis Day / December 21, 2023 /

This is the second consecutive year that Tinker shoppers enjoyed the special holiday surprise, having each of their layaway balances paid in full by nonprofit organization Soldier’s Wish.

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Veteran-Owned J’s BBQ Joint Opens Permanent Restaurant at JBER

By Travis Day / December 14, 2023 /

The restaurant is owned by a retired lieutenant colonel who served in the Army for 32 years.

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128 Years of Family Serving Family: Marne Gulde, Fort Huachuca

By Travis Day / December 5, 2023 /

The Fort Huachuca general manager, who has worked at nearly a dozen Exchanges in her 18-year career, shares her memories of deployment, Hurricane Michael and more.

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Tinker BX, Monster Energy Present New Jeep Rubicon to Sweepstakes Winner

By Travis Day / November 17, 2023 /

Latisha accepted the prize on behalf of her husband and winner, Texas Army National Guard Maj. Steve Philpot, who is currently deployed in Germany. And the Jeep Rubicon was just part of the winnings.

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Woodworking/Engraving Shop Myles of Creations Opens at Dyess AFB BX

By Travis Day / November 15, 2023 /

Shoppers at the Dyess Air Force Base Exchange now have access to custom woodworking, laser engraving and more with the addition of Myles of Creations.

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Bear Kitchen Now Open at Dyess AFB BX Food Court

By Travis Day / November 14, 2023 /

The restaurant offers Asian cuisine, including teriyaki dishes, chow mein, Korean corn dogs and more.

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Take Your Pick: Three New Unmanned Retail Markets Open at Edwards AFB

By Travis Day / November 8, 2023 /

The Edwards Exchange team and command team cut ribbons at the three locations on Oct. 24.

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Something Different Grill Comes to Cannon Air Force Base

By Travis Day / October 31, 2023 /

The New Mexico-based restaurant features a variety of teriyaki bowls, wraps, pastas, loaded baked potatoes and more.

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Col. Kenneth McGraw’s Full-Circle Exchange Journey

By Travis Day / October 26, 2023 /

The Exchange’s new Deputy Director of Logistics was named to his current position this summer. But he’d had an earlier stint with the Exchange.

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