Eastern Region

Fort Buchanan Fourth Grader Takes 1st in ‘You Made the Grade’

By Zach Wright / August 14, 2024 /

Bayamon Military Academy student Ana Avila put in the work, so she reaped the biggest reward of the Exchange’s You Made the Grade program.

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Map of Tropical Storm Debby's path, Aug. 6, 2004.

Eastern Region Exchanges Affected by Tropical Storm Debby, but No Damage Reported

By Robert Philpot / August 6, 2024 /

The storm has led to temporary installation and Exchange closures in three states.

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Head shot of Catherine 'Kitty' Harple with 129 Years of Family Serving Family logo.

129 Years of Family Serving Family: Catherine ‘Kitty’ Harple, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

By Zach Wright / August 1, 2024 /

The Bolling Express manager knows “We go where you go” firsthand–her 34-year Exchange career has taken her to Bosnia, Iraq and Greenland.

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Exchange and military leaders at the new Atomic Cafe at Patrick Space Force Base.

‘Atomic Java’ Opens to Support AFTAC at Patrick SFB Exchange

By Susan Romano / July 30, 2024 /

The café/unattended retail unit improves the quality of life for the Air Force Technical Applications Center, which has a 24/7/365 mission.

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Fort Drum Exchange Expands Restaurant Lineup with Panera Bread

By Zach Wright / July 25, 2024 /

This is the third Panera opened by the Exchange on a military installation.

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Exchange and installation leaders cut the ribbon on the upgraded Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Exchange.

Seymour Johnson AFB Main Exchange Shows Off First Major Upgrade Since 2011

By Marisa Conner / July 16, 2024 /

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Airmen, families, retirees and community members can enjoy an upgraded shopping experience at the main Exchange, which recently underwent $4 million in improvements.

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Head shot of Esther Bradley.

#WhereHeroesWork Video: Esther Bradley, Fort Meade Express Manager

By Marcia Rhodes / July 11, 2024 /

A military spouse, Bradley enjoys the security of the Exchange and the potential for mobility.

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Collage of Tony Grinston with associates at various Exchanges.

Army Emergency Relief CEO Coins Exchange Associates for Shopper Donation Support

By Keiana Holleman / July 8, 2024 /

Associates at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Forts Bliss, Liberty, Cavazos, Riley and Wainwright received a token of appreciation from Army Emergency Relief CEO retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army Tony Grinston.

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Fort Liberty Exchange Celebrates Grand Opening of Glider Express

By Zach Wright / June 25, 2024 /

The new 12,272-square-foot Express, in the heart of the 82nd Airborne Division training area, is the 15th Express to open on Fort Liberty.

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128 Years of Family Serving Family: Jennifer Smith Paige, Fort Moore

By Zach Wright / June 11, 2024 /

The shift manager at Fort Moore’s Harmony Church Express celebrated her 32nd anniversary with the Exchange this month.

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