#FlashbackFriday: The Month of the Military Child Turns 40
In 1986, Caspar Weinberger, President Ronald Reagan’s defense secretary, designated April as the Month of the Military Child, emphasizing the role children play in the military community.
Flashback Friday
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#FlashbackFriday: 1964—Exchange Stories From a Major Alaskan Earthquake
On March 27, 1964, Anchorage, Alaska, was struck by the strongest earthquake on record—measuring 9.2 on the Richter scale—to hit the United States. Here’s how the Exchange was affected and responded.
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#FlashbackFriday: Robin Hood Hits the End of Its 40-Year Road
During the weekend of March 14-15, the last location of Robin Hood Sandwiches closed at Camp Casey, ending a more than 40-year run for the Exchange-exclusive restaurant. The first Robin Hood opened in early 1985…
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#FlashbackFriday: 1991—The Exchange Welcomes Troops Returning from Gulf War
While the Exchange has maintained a presence in Southwest Asia ever since Operation Desert Shield/Storm, it was also active in welcoming home troops returning Stateside. Check out some photos.
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#FlashbackFriday: Five Years Ago, a Winter Storm Rocked the Exchange
Record cold temperatures and power outages caused burst pipes and other problems at Exchange HQ and at several Exchanges.
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#FlashbackFriday: 1958—Pizza’s Popularity Rises at the Exchange
Pizza is a big part of the modern Exchange’s food offerings. But 68 years ago, it was still catching on.
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#FlashbackFriday: Exchange Support During the 2002 Winter Olympics
The 2002 Winter Olympics took place a few months after 9/11, and security concerns were high.
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#FlashbackFriday: The Exchange and the Challenger Space Shuttle
Before the tragedy that occurred Jan. 28, 1986, Challenger flew nine other missions, and there were some Exchange connections.
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#FlashbackFriday: Biting Into 40 Years of Popeyes History at the Exchange
On Jan. 23, 1986, the Exchange’s first Popeyes opened at Fort Stewart. Here’s a look at how the restaurant has grown at the Exchange since then.
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#FlashbackFriday: 1991—Operation Desert Storm Begins and the Exchange is There
Nearly 350 associates deployed to serve those who serve in Operation Desert Shield/Storm.
