Central Region

Installation Renamings: The Story of Sgt. Henry Johnson

By Robert Philpot / June 13, 2023 /

Fort Polk is now Fort Johnson. The installation’s new name honors World War I Veteran and National Guardsman Sgt. Henry Johnson, who, while serving in France, fought off a German raiding party with a knife, saving a fellow Soldier from capture in the process.

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127 Years of Family Serving Family: Mariam Afzal, Safety & Security Assistant, Scott AFB

By Travis Day / June 12, 2023 /

The Afghanistan native, who was one of the first female translators in Afghanistan, moved to the U.S., where one of her mentors recommended that she apply at the Exchange.

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Tinker AFB Express Unveils New Look, Dining Options for On-The-Go Shoppers

By Keiana Holleman / June 7, 2023 /

The Patrol Road Express at Tinker AFB was upgraded with new lighting, flooring, equipment, two quick-serve programs and more.

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300 ‘Run for the Wall’ Motorcyclists Make Stop at Fort Sill Express

By Travis Day / May 24, 2023 /

The Fort Sill Exchange welcomed more than 300 motorcyclists and support vehicles for a pit stop on their 2,700-mile “Run for the Wall” memorial ride from California to Washington, D.C.

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Faced with Uniform Sizing Dilemma, Maxwell Exchange Solves for Yes

By Robert Philpot / May 22, 2023 /

When officer trainee Michael Egnoto came into the Peterson Space Force Base Military Clothing store last fall to purchase his uniform for his Officer Training School (OTS) graduation at Maxwell Air Force Base on May 25, associates knew it would be a tall order to fill.

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Installation Renamings: The Story of Gen. Richard Cavazos

By Robert Philpot / May 9, 2023 /

Fort Hood is now officially known as Fort Cavazos, bringing the Texas Army post’s more than 80 years under its former name to a close.

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Fort Hood Exchange Supports Thousands of Troops in Joint Nations Warfighter Exercise

By Travis Day / May 4, 2023 /

The exercise spreads about 2,000 troops from the U.S. Army and British Army across Fort Hood’s training ranges, with many of them stationed nearly 20 miles from the main containment area. In the spirit of “We go where you go,” the Fort Hood Exchange is providing support.

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Exchange Supports Past, Present and Future Warfighters at Altus AFB Legacy of the Spear Event

By TSgt. Eli Smith / April 25, 2023 /

For the second consecutive year, Altus Air Force Base hosted the Legacy of the Spear event, welcoming back service members and employees with a past connection to the base, and once again the Exchange was an integral part of making it all possible.

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Fort Leavenworth Exchange’s Starbucks Receives Image Upgrade

By Keiana Holleman / April 19, 2023 /

The Fort Leavenworth PX received an image upgrade and is among the first of 80 locations to offer Exchange shoppers new benefits at their local Starbucks

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Installation Renamings: The Story of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Novosel

By Robert Philpot / April 13, 2023 /

After operating for more than 80 years under its old name, Fort Rucker is now officially Fort Novosel. The Alabama Army post’s new moniker is in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Novosel, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his service during the Vietnam War. 

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