Pacific Region

‘I am ready to jump in to do anything I can to help our team’

By SSG Mark Kauffman / October 12, 2021 /

Lt. Col. Michael Kolvachek’s goal during his command with the Exchange is to further empower and support teammates as they continue to serve military members and their families.

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Misawa Associate Earns Praise for Customer Service: ‘Her Customers Always Walk Away Happy’

By SSG Mark Kauffman / September 23, 2021 /

Yui Namioka wanted to transfer to customer service because she wanted more interaction with Airmen and their families. She soon recognized the importance of great customer service.

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After 30 Years, Humphreys Food Activity Manager Still Loves Coming to Work

By SSG Mark Kauffman / September 20, 2021 /

Camp Humphreys Food Activity Manager Cha, Hye-chin, has been working for the Exchange since 1991. She still enjoys coming to work and serving the best customers in the world while working side-by-side with her teammates.

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Humphreys Student Wins $500 Exchange Gift Card in You Made the Grade Sweepstakes

By SSG Mark Kauffman / August 9, 2021 /

Sixth-grader Josiah Ko’s hard work and dedication to his studies has earned him an unforgettable paycheck and a lasting memory.

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Camp Humphreys Associate Exemplifies Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier … Soldier for Life

By SSG Mark Kauffman / July 29, 2021 /

Ralph Rusch, an assistant Express manager at Camp Humphreys, was recently recognized by James McConville, chief of staff of the Army, for representing the retirement community in South Korea and worldwide as a volunteer for for the Chief of Staff, Army Retired Soldier Council’s medical team.

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Coming Attraction: Exchange Theaters Gradually Reopening

By Robert Philpot / July 14, 2021 /

With COVID restrictions easing at many installations, the Exchange’s 60 movie theaters are in various stages of reopening, with more than half worldwide welcoming moviegoers again.

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Camp Foster Associate Celebrates 25 Years of Service and is Still Going Strong

By SSG Mark Kauffman / July 12, 2021 /

In 1996, Isuteru Oshiro’s father encouraged her to work for the Camp Foster Exchange in support of U.S. Marines. Twenty-five years later, she believes that was one of the best decisions she’s ever made.

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 ‘I Will be A Customer for Life:’ Maskery Honored for Decades of Service to Air Force, Nation

By SSG Mark Kauffman / June 10, 2021 /

After more than 28 years of service to our Nation, Col. Scott P. Maskery, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Pacific Region commander, is preparing for his next chapter.

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Misawa Command Surprises Departing Exchange GM With Award

By Robert Philpot / May 12, 2021 /

Before former Misawa Exchange General Manager Kristine Cowley returned to the States to become GM at the Nellis AFB Exchange, she received a couple of unexpected honors at her going-away party.

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Exchange Honors Vietnam Veterans in Ceremonies Worldwide

By Robert Philpot / March 29, 2021 /

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service honored Vietnam Veterans for their distinguished service during pinning ceremonies worldwide for National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Veterans received free lapel pins, provided in partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, on March 29 as lasting mementos of our Nation’s appreciation for these heroes whose…

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