Marisa Conner

Exchange Shoppers Donate $2 Million to Military Relief Funds in 2021

By Marisa Conner / May 10, 2022 /

With the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting many members of the military community in 2021, AER and AFAF’s missions remained crucial in supporting Soldiers, Airmen and Guardians facing difficult circumstances.

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Virtual Toolbox Makes Store Operations Information Accessible to All Associates

By Marisa Conner / May 3, 2022 /

For associates in the field, keeping up to date and informed on Store Operations information is getting easier and faster, thanks to the introduction of the virtual toolbox on MyApps.aafes.com, which was announced this week at the Express Seminar.

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Scan and Go: Self-Checkout Launches at Six Exchanges

By Marisa Conner / April 20, 2022 /

The Exchange plans to roll out an additional 300 self-checkout lanes to more than 80 main stores and Expresses by year’s end. The project, a 2022 value lever, will enhance the shopper experience by reducing time spent queuing and providing more options that match the outside-the-gates experience

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Popeyes Grand Opening Brings Southern-style Chicken and More to Cannon AFB

By Marisa Conner / April 18, 2022 /

The menu includes a variety of BE FIT better-for-you options, with more than 20 items with 350 calories or less.

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Fort Benning Exchange Supports the Best of the Best During Prestigious Ranger Competition

By Marisa Conner / April 14, 2022 /

The 38th annual LTG (R) David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition took place at Fort Benning April 8 through 11, and the Exchange was there to support, supply and cheer on the competitors.

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MILITARY STAR Pays Off More than $38,000 in Holiday Bills in Annual Sweepstakes

By Marisa Conner / April 12, 2022 /

MILITARY STAR’s eighth annual Your Holiday Bill Is on Us sweepstakes paid off holiday bills for five grand-prize winners.

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Vietnam Veterans Honored at Pinning Ceremonies at PXs, BXs around the Globe

By Marisa Conner / March 29, 2022 /

In honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29, the Exchange honored Vietnam Veterans at more than 150 of its locations worldwide.

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Mark Wahlberg to Help the Exchange Celebrate Second Anniversary of ‘Chief Chat’

By Marisa Conner / March 28, 2022 /

Join Mark Wahlberg as he celebrates the second anniversary of @shopmyexchange’s “Chief Chat”! Tune in at 12:30 p.m. Central March 30 to watch the Hollywood superstar’s appearance on the Exchange’s award-winning broadcast.

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The Exchange’s Commitment to Hiring Veterans, Military Spouses Honored by VETS Indexes 4-Star Employer Award

By Marisa Conner / March 16, 2022 /

This is the second year in a row the Exchange has been recognized in the awards, which began in 2021.

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Public Affairs Representatives Honored for Spreading the Word on Exchange Relevancy

By Marisa Conner / March 16, 2022 /

The worldwide PAR of the Year for 2021 was also the 2020 worldwide PAR of the Year recipient.

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