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The Fort Irwin Exchange looked forward to honoring Vietnam Veterans on March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day. But there was one Veteran the team hoped to see. A Veteran not just of the Vietnam War, but of the Korean War and World War II. “We all know about him,” said Store Manager Lorraine Davis.…
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Career growth and advancement at the Exchange are now more accessible to associates thanks to two redesigned Human Resources programs. The Exchange’s Retail Management Academy and Restaurant Operations Management Academy are now almost completely virtual so candidates can work at their own pace. “Both of these programs are very beneficial to associates who aspire to…
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On March 29, Exchanges worldwide commemorated National Vietnam War Veterans Day with ceremonies thanking and honoring Vietnam Veterans for their service. Exchanges provided more than 430 photos from the events, which you can view in this Flickr album. The Exchange Post and social media teams will continue to showcase these special events. Send your best…
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It was lights, camera, action on the silver screen as the Exchange raised the curtain on a newly renovated Reel Time Theater at Fort Irwin. “This is something that has been a long time in the making, and it was very exciting to see it open again,” Fort Irwin PX General Manager Holly Elliott said.…
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It’s been a little over a year since the Dan Daniel Distribution Center finished modernizing its warehouse management technology. And the effort has paid off. For proof, look no further than the Virginia DC’s ability to handle the increase in orders driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the JDA warehouse management system and a…
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A Fort Polk Quality-of-Life assessment last year determined that military spouse job opportunities in the surrounding area were lacking, especially for those seeking career employment commensurate with education. Many spouses also were seeking opportunities with flexible hours to allow them to spend more time at home. Working with installation leadership, the Exchange is promoting career…
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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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Six months into his new role as Puerto Rico Distribution Center manager, Angel Torres is more eager than ever to bring the benefit of his 34 years of Exchange retail experience to the DC. “I believe everything we do is based on customer service,” Torres said. “My retail experience helps me do my job, because…
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IT associates shared their ideas for innovative solutions during a difficult year in the directorate’s annual Innovation Challenge celebration. About 300 Information Technology associates attended the Jan. 27 virtual event, which featured the theme of “Innovationopoly,” an homage that borrowed images and presentation layouts from Monopoly as part of the celebration. “I thought it was…
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Ace Cummings, Services Business manager at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and a new marketing team for Papa John’s were discussing how to boost sales for the pizza place when the marketing team asked if they could invite kids from the base to show them how to make a pizza. “Absolutely!” Cummings said. The team contacted…
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