On May 12, 1975—48 years ago today and less than two weeks after the fall of Saigon—Khmer Rouge forces seized the American container vessel SS Mayaguez and its crew off Cambodia’s coast. The Exchange was…
For Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, Flashback Friday looks back at the Exchange’s history in the Philippines—which consists of 7,000 islands. It’s a long history, dating back to 1903, when a PX opened at…
Although the Exchange had operations in Europe during the early days of World War II, the organization that most closely resembles today’s Exchange in Europe was born on April 24, 1943—80 years ago this month—when…
On April 5, 1942—81 years ago this month—the Adler Post Exchange opened in Brisbane to support troops based in the country during World War II. It was the first Exchange in Australia, and a second…
On National Hot Dog Day last July, the Exchange Post told you the story of the “AAFES Hot Dog Guy,” aka Exchange Healthcare Program Manager Robin Williams. But did you know that the Exchange also…
Charleys’ history at the Exchange began when the sandwich chain partnered with the Exchange with a goal of opening restaurants at military installations worldwide. That goal has been accomplished.
Despite power outages, closed roads and other challenges, Exchange locations on the Japanese island of Honshu kept stores open and made sure everyone was safe after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck the island in 2011.
Nearly 32 years ago, on March 6, 1991, Army Central Command for Desert Storm asked that a PX be established in Kuwait. Within 96 hours, the request became a reality.
On Feb. 25, 1944, 79 years ago this weekend, the Exchange opened a PX on an island that’s a little less than 2,000 miles from Papua New Guinea and about 2,100 miles from Hawaii, and…
Why does the Exchange have gold and platinum albums at headquarters? Also: A look back at an Exchange record shop; associates who became songwriters.