Eastern Region

128 Years of Family Serving Family: Melinda Whitman, WAC Veteran, Fort Belvoir

By Marisa Conner / January 23, 2024 /

The custodial worker joined the Women’s Army Corps in 1970, in the middle of the Vietnam War. Her 21 years of service included playing trumpet in the 14th Army Band, the last all-woman military band at Fort McClellan, Alabama.

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Remote Training Area Opens Unmanned Retail Market to Serve Troops Around the Clock

By Marisa Conner / January 17, 2024 /

The U.S. Army Garrison Devens Reserve Forces Training Area community can now get meals, snacks and beverages at the Exchange’s 24/7 unmanned retail market.

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From No Electricity to Three Stars: A Q&A With Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg

By Robert Philpot / January 8, 2024 /

The retired, who turned 95 less than two weeks after Fort Lee was renamed Fort Gregg-Adams, holds the distinction of being the only living person in modern Army history to have an installation named after him. He talks about his life and career in this Exchange Post Q&A.

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Exchange Cuts Ribbon on Expanded Express at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

By Marisa Conner / December 27, 2023 /

The store is three times the size of the previous Express, with an expanded assortment and a Hunt Brothers Pizza restaurant.

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American Tattoo Society Joins Fort Liberty Exchange Lineup

By Marisa Conner / December 21, 2023 /

It’s the eighth tattoo shop on a military installation, offering tattoos in a safety-focused environment.

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Fort Liberty Exchange Renovates Three Expresses, Adds Dining Options

By Marisa Conner / December 12, 2023 /

The Fort Liberty community can check out three renovated Expresses on post—Smoke Bomb Hill, Butner Road and Pines—for a new look, expanded assortment and speedier checkout experience. The Smoke Bomb Hill and Butner Road Expresses also feature new restaurants!,

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Exchange Relevancy Wins Big at 124th Army-Navy Game

By Chris Ward / December 11, 2023 /

2023 marks the sixth straight year the Exchange has been a participating partner in the game between the Army Black Knights and Navy Midshipmen, one of the fiercest rivalries in college football.

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Hot Head Burritos Joins Eglin AFB Exchange Food Court

By Marisa Conner / December 6, 2023 /

The restaurant also offers Keto and paleo bowls, quesadillas, nachos, chips and dips, breakfast and more.

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Increasing Attachment Rate: Associates Share Tips for Exchange Protection Plan Sales

By Marisa Conner / November 20, 2023 /

Associates play an important role in helping shoppers choose an Exchange Protection Plan for eligible purchases like electronics, jewelry, appliances and more.

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Exchange Cuts Ribbon on Updated Fort Eustis Express with Three New Restaurants

By Marisa Conner / November 8, 2023 /

The $1.8M upgrade is part of the Exchange’s commitment to improving the quality of life for Fort Eustis Soldiers, families, retirees and civilians.

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