Central Region

She Made the Grade! Fort Leavenworth Sixth-Grader Scores $2,000 Exchange Gift Card for Academic Excellence

By Keiana Holleman / January 31, 2024 /

A 12-year-old student at Patton Junior High School in Fort Leavenworth took home the first-place prize in the Exchange’s worldwide You Made the Grade sweepstakes. The program celebrates military students’ academic success and resilience in the classroom.

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Fort Leonard Wood Express Manager’s Winning Motto Demonstrates 24/7 Commitment to Safety

By Zach Wright / January 29, 2024 /

“I’ve seen quite a few of the submissions and I thought about submitting, but this is the first time I actually submitted one,” said Matthew Brown, annex supervisor at the Fort Leonard Wood Hospital Express. “I got lucky.”

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From Burger King to the World: Central Region VP Reflects on 35-Year Exchange Career as Retirement Nears

By Robert Philpot / January 25, 2024 /

Tony Ventura was hired in 1988 after an unusual interview. He went on to serve on three continents. Since 2016, he has been a vice president, first for Store Operations and then a regional vice president in Europe and now Central Region.

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Hot Stuff Coming Through: Exchange Introduces New Quick-Serve Restaurants at Expresses

By Marisa Conner / January 18, 2024 /

As part of the Exchange’s aggressive approach to expanding quick-serve restaurants, Hot Stuff Kitchen joins Hunt Brothers Pizza, Chopz and Eddie Peppers to continue to build on the success of the Express programs.

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128 Years of Family Serving Family: Tammar Tracey, General Manager, Fort Johnson

By Keiana Holleman / January 16, 2024 /

The Army Veteran and former military spouse is the daughter of a 27-year Air Force Veteran and a 47-year Exchange veteran.

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Unmanned Retail Market Opens to Serve Airmen at Truax Field Air National Guard Base

By Keiana Holleman / January 8, 2024 /

Service members and contractors at Truax Field Air National Guard Base can now enjoy snacks, beverages and more on the go with the newly added unmanned retail market.

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Fort Campbell PX Assists FEMA Effort After Tennessee Tornadoes

By Zach Wright / December 28, 2023 /

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is aiding the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s survivor outreach effort after the Dec. 9 tornadoes in the Fort Campbell, Ky., and Clarksville, Tenn., areas.

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Tinker Exchange Shoppers Have Nearly $4,000 in Layaway Merchandise Paid Off in Full

By Travis Day / December 21, 2023 /

This is the second consecutive year that Tinker shoppers enjoyed the special holiday surprise, having each of their layaway balances paid in full by nonprofit organization Soldier’s Wish.

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Exchange Mobile Center Launches At Fort Cavazos

By Keiana Holleman / December 19, 2023 /

The Fort Cavazos PX is providing Soldiers and their families with the latest mobile technology with the launch of its new mobile kiosk inside the main store.

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JBSA-Lackland Unveils Express Upgrades and New Eddie Peppers, Chopz Restaurants

By Keiana Holleman / December 19, 2023 /

The Exchange-funded project includes an expanded self-checkout area, new lighting, expanded Snack Avenue, additional cooler doors, wall murals and fresh paint.   

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