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Ethics & Compliance for Financial Disclosure Management Filers: An FAQ

By Daniel Choi and Kelli Ford / September 9, 2025 /

If your work involves contracting or procurement; you regulate, audit or inspect non-Federal entities (NFE); or your activities might have a direct or substantial effect on the financial interest of NFEs, you may be required to file an OGE450. Here’s what that means.

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Shull Recognizes Nearly 50 Fort Hood, HQ Associates for Their Work

By Robert Philpot / August 25, 2025 /

On Aug. 13 and 14, Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull presented challenge coins to nearly four dozen Fort Hood, Central Region and headquarters associates. The HQ associates and many of the Fort Hood associates were involved in a test of the Army’s Flexible Eating & Expanded Dining (FEED) pilot program (you can read about the test…

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During Election Season, Know the Rules About Political Activity

By Daniel Choi and John Withers / July 31, 2024 /

This has been an eventful election year, and no matter who you plan to vote for, it’s easy to become passionate. But because we’re federal employees, we’re required to abide by rules regarding political activity.

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Exchange Supports the Fight Against Human Trafficking on UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

By Keiana Holleman / July 30, 2024 /

Forced labor exploits victims for billions in profit each year. Learn how to be vigilant against trafficking in persons at work and in the community.

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Wilfried ‘Willy’ Rech, Europe Region

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / July 23, 2024 /

The chief of the Exchange’s German & International Law Branch came to the Exchange in 1988 and will retire at the end of July.

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What You Should Know About How Sovereign Immunity Applies to the Exchange

By Eric Jonker / January 22, 2024 /

Does sovereign immunity apply to the Exchange? The short answer is yes. But the answer is more detailed than that.

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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Some Guidelines on Giving and Receiving Gifts

By Daniel Choi and John Withers / December 7, 2023 /

Take a stroll down this year’s Holiday’s Guidance for Exchange Associates to learn what you can give, what you can accept and more.

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What to Know About When DoD Civilian Employees Retire from Active Service

By Troy Wallace / November 30, 2023 /

Since late 2021, DoD civilian employees have been able to shop in-store at Exchanges. But what happens when those employees retire from active federal service? The answer might surprise you.

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New: Updated Information About What to Do After Civilian ID Retiree Cards Ended

By The Exchange Post / November 27, 2023 /

A Q&A that explains the changes, including some new information.

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