Europe/SWA Region

Mobile Field Exchanges in High Demand as Installations Welcome Afghan Guests

By Robert Philpot / September 30, 2021 /

MFEs have long been critical to bringing the comforts of home to Warfighters deployed all over the world. And in recent months, these 53-foot stores on wheels have taken on even greater relevance to military missions.

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Camp As Sayliyah Exchange Rapidly Reopens to Serve Troops Supporting Afghan Guests

By Robert Philpot / September 15, 2021 /

With help from partners inside and outside the Exchange, the team reopened the store in about two and a half weeks, a rapid restart compared to the six-month wind-down period before closing.

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KMC Exchange Team Steps Up to Welcome Afghan Guests

By Marisa Conner / September 14, 2021 /

Kaiserslautern Military Community Exchange associates are working around-the-clock to provide necessities and comforts to the guests and service members supporting Operation Allies Refuge.

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With an Hour’s Notice, Kuwait Exchange Associate Sets up Rodeo for Marines Returning From Afghanistan

By Robert Philpot / September 2, 2021 /

When Jessica Mack learned that members of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit would be landing in Kuwait after leaving Afghanistan, with only the possessions that would fit in their backpacks, she wasted no time in getting a store ready to serve them.

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DeCA Director Visits Exchange, Strengthening Partnership

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / August 10, 2021 /

The Exchange’s Germersheim Distribution Center and Gruenstadt bakery recently hosted a visit by William Moore, the new Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Director and Chief Executive Officer.

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Exchange Welcomes New Commander for Europe, Southwest Asia, Africa

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / August 2, 2021 /

“This is the start of an incredible journey,” Army Col. Don Nowlin said. “I’m looking forward to being the hub between our service members and Exchange associates.”

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Unveils $13.2 Million Renovated Shopping Center at Vicenza

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / July 16, 2021 /

Soldiers and families gathered around the red ribbon and waited for the long-anticipated reopening of the Vicenza Exchange. With a quick snip of the ribbon, the crowd applauded and eagerly entered their Army & Air Force Exchange Service shopping center.

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Exchange Opens First Auto Insurance Business at Ramstein Air Base

By Robert Philpot / July 15, 2021 /

Located inside the Military AutoSource office at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center Exchange, American Auto Services kicks off a pilot program that could lead to more insurance offices opening at overseas Exchanges.

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Coming Attraction: Exchange Theaters Gradually Reopening

By Robert Philpot / July 14, 2021 /

With COVID restrictions easing at many installations, the Exchange’s 60 movie theaters are in various stages of reopening, with more than half worldwide welcoming moviegoers again.

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Stephanie Schroeder, Production Supervisor, Gruenstadt Bakery

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / July 13, 2021 /

Schroeder began her career at the Gruenstadt bakery as a dough mixer on the bun line. After 23 years, she is now the production supervisor and is enjoying every minute.

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