Marcia Rhodes

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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How to Update Your Emergency Contact, Beneficiary Information

By Marcia Rhodes / October 28, 2024 /

Whether you’re updating due to life changes or just ensuring the correct information is in place, taking a few moments to log into the Employee Self-Service (ESS) portal can make a significant difference.

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#WhereHeroesWork Video: Gregg Brasel, Turkey Consolidated Exchange

By Marcia Rhodes / October 23, 2024 /

As a Veteran and military spouse, Greg Brasel understands the importance of delivering the best tastes of home.

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#WhereHeroesWork Video: Camisha Smith, Robins-Moody AFB

By Marcia Rhodes / October 16, 2024 /

The services business manager and military spouse praises the Exchange for always finding her a position wherever her family PCS’d throughout her husband’s career

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#WhereHeroesWork Video: Brian Smith, KMC Exchange

By Marcia Rhodes / October 2, 2024 /

“I see the impact to the Soldiers when we’re downrange,” says Smith, who is not only an Army Veteran but has deployed several times with the Exchange. “Overseas, you have Soldiers and family members who are far away from home and don’t have access to the necessities that they’re familiar with in life. So the Exchange offers them that.”

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