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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Taeko and Russell Westfall, JBLE and DDDC

By Zach Wright / December 5, 2024 /

One in a series honoring the Exchange’s 129 years of family serving family. Who they are: Taeko Westfall, Joint Base Langley-Eustis Exchange Service Business Manager, and husband Russell Westfall, Dan Daniel Distribution Center Logistics Operation Manager. Years with the Exchange: Taeko, 19; Russell, 23. First role: Taeko started as a sales area manager at the…

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Black Friday is Coming—and the Exchange is Ready For It

By Robert Philpot / November 26, 2024 /

For shoppers, Black Friday is a day of deals that falls the Friday after Thanksgiving—this year, on Nov. 29. For the Exchange, it’s more than just one day.

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West Coast Distribution Center Brings New Convenience to Associates with Unattended Retail Unit

By Travis Day / October 29, 2024 /

Nearly 375 associates at the WCDC now have access to round-the-clock shopping at the URU.

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ABLE Executive Champions, Associate Panel to Discuss How Inclusion Goes Beyond Accessibility

By Zach Wright / October 28, 2024 /

The lunch and learn will address how inclusion is also about recognizing and understanding the unique strengths and perspectives associates with disabilities bring to the workplace.

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Photos of damage from Hurricane Milton at Patrick Space Force Base Express.

Patrick SFB Express Suffers Damage, but Florida Exchanges Mostly Appear to Have Escaped Hurricane Milton’s Wrath

By Robert Philpot / October 10, 2024 /

A waterspout spawned by Hurricane Milton touched down near the Patrick Space Force Base Express, causing major roof damage. But early indications are that most Exchange on the Florida peninsula escaped the worst of the storm.

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Strengthening Ties: Exchange, DeCA Senior Leaders Tour Gruenstadt Bakery

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / October 2, 2024 /

The Exchange recently hosted Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Senior Enlisted Advisor Master Gunnery Sgt. Anthony D. Polk during a tour of its Gruenstadt bakery. Sgt. Maj. Ashley N. Ikegwuonu, the Exchange’s Europe/Africa/Southwest Asia senior enlisted advisor, accompanied Polk. This was the first visit to the Gruenstadt plant for both senior leaders.

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Mobile Field Exchange Opens at Fort Eisenhower After Hurricane Helene

By Chris Ward / October 1, 2024 /

The MFE, a retail store in a 53-foot trailer with snacks, drinks, toiletries and more, opened its doors at Fort Eisenhower within 48 hours after the Exchange received a request for support.

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Exchanges Escape Major Damage, But Still Dealing With Hurricane Helene Aftermath

By Robert Philpot / September 30, 2024 /

Damage to Exchange facilities was limited to downed signs and missing ceiling tiles, but power outages and installation closures were still creating challenges for stores in Georgia and Florida.

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Exchanges in Southeastern U.S. Brace for Hurricane Helene’s Impact

By Robert Philpot / September 26, 2024 /

Exchanges in more than a half-dozen states were preparing Thursday for the effects of Hurricane Helene, which was projected to make landfall as a major hurricane Thursday evening in Florida’s Big Bend region.

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Exchange motor vehicle operator Scott Moore in the cab of his truck.

129 Years of Family Serving Family: Scott Moore, Motor Vehicle Operator, DDDC

By Robert Philpot / September 18, 2024 /

The Army Veteran has logged more than 2 million miles as an Exchange truck driver–and was a big part of Exchange support in New York City after the 9/11 attacks.

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