#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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,”…
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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…
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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…
