Florida Exchanges Escape Major Damage from Ian, But Challenges Remain in South Carolina and Elsewhere
The primary concern on Friday was for the Charleston Air Force Base Exchange, which is in a low-lying area.

The primary concern on Friday was for the Charleston Air Force Base Exchange, which is in a low-lying area.

While Puerto Rico Exchanges are still recovering from Hurricane Fiona, the Exchange is preparing for the likelihood of another hurricane striking, this time in Florida. As of Monday morning, Hurricane Ian was moving through the…

Exchange support took many forms, including mobile field Exchanges (MFEs), tent stores, rodeos, re-opened facilities at closed installations, troop stores, re-allocated Express stores, mobile barber shops, local food trucks and concessionaires.

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is Sept. 11-17, and Exchanges worldwide can share photos of their team’s thank-yous to their Exchange and commercial drivers for inclusion in a special Exchange Post Flickr album.

The Exchange is inviting associates worldwide to extend a heartfelt thanks to the drivers who keep the Exchange benefit rolling for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 11-17.

Congrats to Eric Hoff, who was named an All-Star Driver by the National Private Truck Council! Hoff has driven 2 million miles for the Exchange and is the seventh driver to be named an All-Star.

Shortly before his redeployment to HQ, Artie Van Riper was awarded the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service by the commander of the 595th Transportation Brigade.

About two dozen managers and associates participated in the drill, and Waco SWAT praised their response.

About 150 military children between the ages of 9 and 12 at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland experienced firsthand what it’s like to deploy as well as the role the Exchange plays in serving troops.

When the Okinawa Bakery ran into an unexpected problem that could have halted production of baked goods without an estimated time frame for repairs, teamwork among Pacific exchanges and military partners saved the day.
