Central Region

130 Years of Family Serving Family: Bonita Jewett, Selfridge ANG Exchange

By Teonja Tatum / July 29, 2025 /

The military spouse celebrated 40 years at the Exchange this year–almost half of them as a Military Clothing store manager.

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130 Years of Family Serving Family: Clifton Keen, Fort Rucker

By Teonja Tatum / July 15, 2025 /

The Triangle Express shift manager served 26½ years in the Army—and has served those who serve for 20 years at the Exchange.

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JBSA-Lackland Exchange Holds MTI Appreciation Event for 350

By Karrington Bradley / June 17, 2025 /

The Military Training Instructors (MTI) Appreciation Event honored military training instructors for their exceptional work in training civilians to become Airmen. The event featured a DJ, giveaways, photo opportunities and meals provided by Panda Express.

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San Antonio Tattoo Studio Joins JBSA-Lackland Exchange

By Teonja Tatum / June 10, 2025 /

Final Touch marks the 16th on-installation tattoo studio for the Exchange.

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JBSA-Randolph Associate Celebrates 45 Years of Excellence

By Teonja Tatum / June 4, 2025 /

While much about the Exchange has changed since 1980, Marie Montgomery believes she has learned invaluable lessons about people, problem-solving and mediation: “It’s a good feeling to know that I can help somebody.”

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VA Medical Center Recognizes Barksdale Exchange’s Generosity

By Teonja Tatum / May 20, 2025 /

After commemorating Vietnam War Veterans Day with an in-store ceremony in March, the Barksdale Exchange team took the recognition to Veterans who couldn’t come to the store.

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Silvia Sasan head shot with Where Heroes Work text.

Where Heroes Work: Silvia Sasan, Office Assistant, Redstone Arsenal

By Marcia Rhodes / May 7, 2025 /

The military spouse’s fondest memories come from the flexibility the Exchange offered when her children were young.

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Seven Associates Recognized with End-of-Year Public Affairs Awards

By Teonja Tatum / May 5, 2025 /

Each year, associates worldwide serve as volunteers for the Public Affairs Representatives (PAR) program, administered by the HQ Public Affairs team. This program encourages associates to share and monitor media coverage relevant to the Exchange through social and local media outlets respective to their installations.

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Hands holding COO X Cup trophy.

Four Stores Win COO X Award for Operational Excellence

By Robert Philpot / April 28, 2025 /

Winners are selected based on criteria including earnings, MILITARY STAR® usage, gross margin return on investment and inventory variance.

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They Helped a Grieving Customer. They Didn’t Know He Was an Exchange Vice President.

By Robert Philpot / April 24, 2025 /

When a customer contacted the Little Rock AFB Military Clothing store to ask about acquiring an Air Force uniform for his father’s funeral, Store Manager Lari Sasser and seamstress Tenisha Fife treated him with compassion, as they would any customer in his situation. They didn’t know he was Exchange Vice President of Loss Prevention & Safety Tommie Caudle. Senior leaders honored them for their actions..

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