Central Region

A Win-Win: Wright-Patterson Team Helps Gift-Card Winner Use His $1,000 for Veterans, Kids

By Robert Philpot / December 9, 2021 /

The shopper, a disabled Navy Veteran, wanted to use his prize to help others—but he didn’t know where to start. Overwhelmed by his generosity, the Wright-Patterson team offered to do the shopping for him.

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Lackland Exchange Team Spreads Holiday Cheer to 2,600 Basic Military Trainees

By Keiana Holleman / December 6, 2021 /

Trainees—most of whom won’t be home for the holidays—were given a rare break from their rigorous schedule Dec. 4 and allowed to shop at the Exchange for holiday gifts for loved ones and family members.

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126 Years of Family Serving Family – Connie Evers, Offutt Air Force Base

By Tim Meyer / November 17, 2021 /

Connie Evers has spent her entire 28-year Exchange career at Offutt, where she enjoys working in food service.

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Fort Leavenworth Associates Volunteer to Support Afghan Guests

By Charlotte Richter/Fort Leavenworth Lamp / November 16, 2021 /

Three Fort Leavenworth Exchange Service associates volunteered with Operation Allies Welcome, also known as Operation Allies Refuge, to aid Afghan guests at Fort McCoy, Wis., in September and October. Former Fort Leavenworth PX associate and now active-duty 2nd Lt. Dominiq Jones, Fort Leavenworth PX Administrative Assistant Stephanie Rivera and Fort Leavenworth PX Shift Assistant Courtney…

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126 Years of Family Serving Family – Marsha Martin, Offutt Air Force Base

By Tim Meyer / November 3, 2021 /

After working in different roles for about 15 years, including as a main store associate and a hardlines supervisor, Marsha Martin switched to serving behind the scenes in IT.

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Exchange Welcomes First Panera Bread with Ribbon-Cutting at Fort Campbell

By Chris Ward / October 27, 2021 /

Soldiers, family members and retirees lined up to be among the first to dine at the new restaurant.

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126 Years of Family Serving Family – Wendy Shickles, Fort Leonard Wood

By Keiana Holleman / October 25, 2021 /

Because of Shickles’ leadership and initiative in supporting the military community during the pandemic, she was recognized as a “Hero on the Battlefield” and given a coin by Gen. Paul Funk, commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command.

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Operation Allies Welcome: How Exchange Regions are Supporting Installations’ Afghan Guests on Journey to U.S.  

By Robert Philpot / October 19, 2021 /

With help from Exchange headquarters, local commands and vendor partners, Exchanges are offering clothing, shoes, blankets, children’s toys, snacks, mobile phone accessories, hygiene products and other essentials as guests complete the necessary steps for resettlement in the United States.

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126 Years of Family Serving Family – Stella Graham, Fort Sam Houston

By Tim Meyer / October 18, 2021 /

The food service worker is celebrating her 53rd year with the Exchange.

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Exchanges Will Welcome Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy

By Chris Ward / October 6, 2021 /

One of the most coveted trophies in college football will make the rounds at Exchanges in Texas and Oklahoma as part of the Exchange’s participation in the Lockheed Martin Commanders’ Classic presented by USAA

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