Exchange Honors its Drivers for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
In celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, the Exchange is saluting its drivers who help fulfill the 129-year-old retailer’s “We Go Where You Go” mission.
In celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, the Exchange is saluting its drivers who help fulfill the 129-year-old retailer’s “We Go Where You Go” mission.
John Stoneburg, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Military Personnel & Quality of Life), visited the Dan Daniel Distribution Center on Sept. 4 and had a succinct summation of the experience.
The trailer will serve Central and Eastern Regions before being displayed at the 125th Army-Navy Game on Dec. 14 in Washington, D.C.
The 35-year associate, who plans to retire in September, is a military spouse who has worked at several Exchanges as well as DDDC.
Col. Everett “Bud” Lacroix praised the distribution center team’s commitment and noted their critical role in supporting military operations.
The Exchange couple know “We go where you go” well: She grew up in a military family, and he serves in the Texas National Guard.
When the oven at the Okinawa bakery went down in June, its sister plant at Yokota Air Base stepped in to assist.
The Europe visit also included the retirement ceremony for COL Donnie “Don” Nowlin, the Exchange’s Europe/Southwest Asia/Africa commander.
“I’ve enjoyed learning about all the intricacies and attention to detail each of the directorates place on improving the Quality of Life for our service members and their families both past and present,”
Since before the official start of hurricane season June 1, the Exchange has been working with local commands to ensure PXs and BXs are ready to support potential recovery and relief missions.
