Europe/SWA Region

128 Years of Family Serving Family: Lioba Conrad, 40-Year Associate, Europe/SWA

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / April 15, 2024 /

The services specialist met her husband through the Exchange. “We both truly believe in the Exchange mission,” she says. “It’s so rewarding and makes me so proud to see where we go and what we do daily to serve those who serve our great nation.”

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Meet Lt. Col. Katheryn E. Hanson, Public Health and Food Safety Advisor—and more

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / April 8, 2024 /

One in a series highlighting service members assigned to the Exchange  Who she is: Lt. Col. Katheryn E. Hanson, Public Health and Food Safety Advisor, Antiterrorism/Force Protection Officer, stationed in Sembach, Germany.  Years of experience: 18 years of service in the Army. Hanson is a Veterinary Corps Officer and has been with the Exchange for one year. …

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Vietnam Veterans Receive Long Overdue Honor, Gratitude at PX and BX Ceremonies

By Marisa Conner / March 29, 2024 /

Exchanges worldwide hosted special ceremonies for National Vietnam War Veterans Day, with Vietnam Veterans receiving free lapel pins to commemorate their selfless service. “When we came back from Vietnam, we weren’t welcomed; but here, they thank us,” one Veteran said.

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Exchange Opens Small, Military-Run PX to Support Troops in Poland

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / March 14, 2024 /

The store operates as an imprest fund, meaning the military unit runs the store. Imprest-fund sites are a vital contingency support operation that the Exchange provides to military units in small, remote, short-term or high-risk location.

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Grafenwoehr Panda Express Opens with Nearly $23,000 in Sales First Day

By Marisa Conner / February 28, 2024 /

The restaurant didn’t open until 10:45 a.m.,, butcustomers began lining up before 9 a.m. to try favorites at the second Panda Express in Europe.

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Rosenberg Named President, Randolph promoted to COO as Reorganization Launches

By Tom Shull / February 13, 2024 /

The Exchange is positioning the organization for the future by significantly integrating retail operations and merchandise functions to improve the customer experience and increase sales and earnings.

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Europe, Pacific Exchanges Plan Super Bowl Activities for Overseas Military Families

By Robert Philpot / February 9, 2024 /

Exchanges in Europe and the Pacific are ensuring that military families living overseas have the opportunity to enjoy a big event that’s also one of the comforts of home.

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C is for Cookie—And Collaboration: Exchange Teams Deliver More Than 228,000 Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies Overseas

By Keiana Holleman / February 1, 2024 /

The cookies, which go on sale Feb. 2, are an example of the Exchange’s global footprint, as it’s the only retailer that can ship and deliver the product to Girl Scout troops overseas for their annual fundraising campaign.

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An Inside Look at How the KMCC Team Planned and Executed a Sensory-Friendly Shopping Event

By Jessica Provan / January 31, 2024 /

In December, the Kaiserlautern Military Community Consolidated Exchange team, working with the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) and Education and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS), presented a sensory-safe shopping experience for people with sensory issues. Here’s how the event was developed and executed.

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128 Years of Family Serving Family: Deniz Barcala, Kleber Kaserne

By Orisha Spence / November 20, 2023 /

Barcala manages the Exchange’s top-performing Military Clothing store and the Wounded Heroes Service Center, which provides a unique service within the Exchange.

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