#FlashbackFriday: 130 Years Ago, the Exchange Was Born
On July 25, 1895—130 years ago today—the War Department issued General Orders No. 46, directing all Army commanders to establish “post exchanges” on their installations.
Exchange History Articles
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#FlashbackFriday: Evolution of the Exchange—Post Traders and Canteens
After abolishing the sutler system in 1866, Congress authorized the establishment of post traders in 1867. Also in the late 19th century, officers at installations without post traders started social clubs called canteens. Both were…
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#FlashbackFriday: The Evolution of the Exchange—Sutlers
On July 25, the Exchange will celebrate its 130th anniversary. But the seeds for what became the Exchange were sown more than 100 years before 1895.
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#FlashbackFriday: The Korean War Begins, and the Exchange is There
The Korean War began 75 years ago this week. The Exchange responded quickly, supporting troops in South Korea and Stateside. Check out some historical photos.
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#FlashbackFriday: A Volcano and the Philippines Exchange’s Last Days
In June 1991, Mount Pinatubo erupted, causing heavy damage at nearby Clark Air Base. It was the second-largest eruption of the 20th century.
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#FlashbackFriday: The Exchange D-Day Veteran Who Returned to Normandy—More Than 50 Times
Ted Liska was a senior clerk at the AAFES-Europe Chievres/Belgium shopping center. He spent decades honoring fallen comrades he called “the real heroes of D-Day.”
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#FlashbackFriday: 1976—Typhoon Pamela Strikes Guam
On May 20, 1976—49 years ago this week—Typhoon Pamela struck Guam. Described as a “supertyphoon,” Pamela generated winds up to 190 mph during its peak. Damage was estimated at $300 million for the island, including…
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#FlashbackFriday: Armed Forces Day at the Exchange
Armed Forces Day is this Saturday. Here’s a pictorial look at how the Exchange has commemorated the day.
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#Flashback Friday: The Legend of the ‘aafesburger’—and the Woman Who Created It
Read about 1983’s AAFES Worldwide Hamburger Cook-off and the woman who won it.
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#FlashbackFriday: 1988—the First Frank’s Franks Opens
The hot-dog stand, which had locations worldwide, was an Exchange-exclusive restaurant that evolved from earlier hot-dog stands.