Marcia Rhodes

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Melanie Morrison, Assistant Main Store Manager, Carlisle Barracks

By Marcia Rhodes / April 23, 2025 /

““People work for the Exchange because they love their jobs,” the military spouse says. “I couldn’t have worked here for 24 years if I didn’t love it..”

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Melissa Allen, Eastern Region Services Program Specialist

By Marcia Rhodes / April 16, 2025 /

The military spouse and 17-year-associate calls herself a self-professed Exchange nerd.

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Exchange Named 2025 VETS Indexes 4-Star Employer for Advancing Military-Connected Careers

By Marcia Rhodes / April 15, 2025 /

This marks the fifth straight year that the Exchange has earned the recognition.

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January is Mental Well-being Month

By Marcia Rhodes / January 2, 2025 /

The start of a new year is a perfect opportunity to reset and embrace a clean slate. Here are a few tips to help you refresh, recharge and make the most of 2025.

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Managing Stress During the Holidays

By Marcia Rhodes / December 2, 2024 /

This time of year can be challenging for some people. Here are some tips to help you reduce stress during the holiday season and create memorable moments:

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Exchange Earns 11th Consecutive Recognition as ‘Military Times’ Best for Vets Employer Award

By Marcia Rhodes / November 19, 2024 /

For 2024, the Exchange achieved outstanding rankings, securing the top spot in the government agency and retail categories, as well as top recognition in Texas and the large enterprise category.

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#WhereHeroesWork Video: Valerie Smith, Exchange HQ

By Marcia Rhodes / November 13, 2024 /

“When I started at the Exchange, I was just looking for a job,” says Smith, whose husband served 26 years in the Army. “Within a year … I knew this was the path for me.”

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#WhereHeroesWork Video: LaFaye Miller, Services Business Manager, Fort Sill Exchange

By Marcia Rhodes / November 6, 2024 /

A military spouse of 39 years, Miller was comforted by the knowledge that the Exchange was able to provide her husband the things he needed when he deployed.

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Managing Intense Emotions in the Moment

By Marcia Rhodes / November 4, 2024 /

Sometimes emotions can become so intense that they begin to affect our daily lives. The good news is that we can learn emotional regulation—how to handle these emotions in a healthy way.

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#WhereHeroesWork Video: Jennifer Jordan, Regional Vice President, Pacific Region

By Marcia Rhodes / October 30, 2024 /

Jordan, whose husband served 20 years in the Army National Guard. says she appreciates the support the Exchange has provided her and her husband throughout their careers.

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