Marisa Conner

Exchange Teams Work to Make In-Store Support of Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society a Reality

By Marisa Conner / October 11, 2023 /

When command leadership at Pacific Region installations approached the Exchange about expanding its military relief partnership to include the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), teams from across the Exchange sat down to plan a course of action. It only took one meeting to make it happen.

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127 Years of Family Serving Family: Sandra Morse, Logistics Assistant, Fort Irwin

By Marisa Conner / July 6, 2023 /

The 20-year Army Veteran has two daughters who work at Fort Irwin restaurants–which is where she got her Exchange start.

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Exchange Credit Program Quickly Pivots to Provide Assistance for Guam Cardholders Following Typhoon

By Marisa Conner / June 15, 2023 /

After Super Typhoon Mawar hit Guam on May 24, the Exchange Credit Program (ECP) team sprang into action, assessing how it could help MILITARY STAR® cardmembers affected by the typhoon. Other directorates pitched in to help the ECP team.

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Hill Air Force Base Exchange Opens New Unmanned Retail Market

By Marisa Conner / June 14, 2023 /

The Hill Exchange cut the ribbon on another unmanned retail market, which offers salads, wraps, fresh fruit, protein bars, breakfast burritos, cold beverages and more.

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DoorDash Express Expansion Continues to Roll

By Marisa Conner / June 1, 2023 /

“The strong sales we’re seeing shows that this service is resonating with military communities.”

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The Results Are In! MILITARY STAR Q1 Challenge Cup Standings

By Marisa Conner / May 31, 2023 /

At the start of the fiscal year, MILITARY STAR® introduced a new way for Exchanges to compete for prizes—and bragging rights—with the MILITARY STAR Challenge Cup competition. Now, the first-quarter results are in. Find out who the top Exchanges are.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Marisa Conner / May 12, 2023 /

This week in the Exchange Post, two married Exchange associates reflect on their journey serving those who serve together; Exchange COO Jason Rosenberg honors outstanding associates; Camp Buehring in Kuwait gets a permanent Express building; Fort Hood becomes Fort Cavazos; the Fort Moore Exchange celebrates the installation’s new name with free film screenings; Fort Benning…

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PIN Pad Changes Implemented to Boost Support to Military Relief Funds

By Marisa Conner / May 11, 2023 /

In 2022, Exchange shoppers stepped up and generously donated more than $1.5 million to Army Emergency Relief and the Air Force Assistance Fund.

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127 Years of Family Serving Family: Cassie Mullen, Vandenberg SFB

By Marisa Conner / May 1, 2023 /

“I grew up around the military and the Air Force my whole life. I wanted to join the military but wasn’t able to because of a back injury in high school. My mom worked for the Exchange, and I saw what they did for her.”

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From MSM/GM: Top Exchanges Awarded Director/CEO Cup for Exceptional Service

By Marisa Conner / April 4, 2023 /

Which Exchanges took home the top prize at the 2023 MSM/GM Conference?

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