Boots on the Ground

A Journey from Carpenter to Public Affairs NCO

By The Exchange Post / September 11, 2024 /

Today is the anniversary of 9/11–and the anniversary of the day that MSG Barrieau joined the Army. Read about his dedication and about his long-running interest in communication.

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Capt. Clark Goes Above and Beyond for the Exchange Team

By TSgt. Eli Smith / July 1, 2024 /

“I’ve enjoyed learning about all the intricacies and attention to detail each of the directorates place on improving the Quality of Life for our service members and their families both past and present,”

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SSgt Roddrick Boykin’s Meticulous Attention to Detail Adds Value to the Exchange Team

By TSgt. Eli Smith / June 17, 2024 /

The Air Force Command Support Staff technician, who has been with the Exchange since January, says that being part of the Exchange has already given him a new positive perspective on his career.

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COL Nelson Brings Wide Range of Experiences to the Exchange

By TSgt. Eli Smith / June 3, 2024 /

“I see AAFES [as] a great career path for those that want to serve, travel, build a successful career, raise a family, and any combination of those.” 

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TSgt Smith Brings Communication, Networking Skills to Public Affairs Office

By The Exchange Post / May 20, 2024 /

As a public affairs NCO, he tells the story of the Air Force. Since October 2022, he’s also been telling the story of the Exchange.

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SMSgt Carlos Rios’ Competitive Edge Adds Value to the Exchange Team

By TSgt. Eli Smith / April 1, 2024 /

SMSgt Rios joined the Exchange in January and has already experienced the core value of Family Serving Family in a personal way.

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‘Throughout my military journey, the Exchange has been a constant presence’

By TSgt. Eli Smith / March 4, 2024 /

The 23-year Army Veteran, who joined the Exchange in July, has had eclectic roles in her military career.

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MAJ Thompson Finds New Ways to Support the Mission

By TSgt. Eli Smith / February 12, 2024 /

Even though Thompson has only spent six months in his assignment at the Exchange, he says it has already been a meaningful and rewarding experience finding new ways to support the mission.

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Maj. Rodolfo Campano Taking Exchange Experience Back to the Air Force

By TSgt. Eli Smith / February 5, 2024 /

Campano, who has been with the Exchange for three years, appreciates the Exchange’s team-oriented spirit and living the “We Go Where You Go” motto.

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‘While the Army wasn’t always part of my life growing up, AAFES was’

By Keiana Holleman / November 1, 2023 /

Col. Brown upholds the legacy of his father, who was also a military officer for the Exchange, and then worked for the Exchange in Finance and Accounting and other roles throughout his post-military career.

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