Directorates/Regions
These associates were CAUGHT by loss prevention, but not for trying to shoplift or steal money out of the cash register. They were caught doing the right things: helping the Exchange cut job-related injuries that could turn costly. Click on the pictures to find out what they were caught doing RIGHT.
Read MoreAnna Iosefo has been promoted to senior vice president of the Central Region, while Mike Smietana has been named senior vice president of real estate, Director/CEO Tom Shull announced. In their new roles, Iosefo and Smietana will lead strategies of their respective divisions to align with the Exchange’s mission, vision and long-term business objectives, Shull…
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EVP/COO Dave Nelson made his first official visit to the Pacific Region. Awed with the dedication of associates in mainland Japan, Okinawa and Korea, Nelson said he was proud the hard-working Pacific team was part of the Exchange family.
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Despite goat paths and rugged mountain tunnels, the Exchange’s Logistics Directorate managers and drivers always seem to get the goods to the troops in contingency locations. Read how they do it.
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The Exchange supports 14,000 troops participating in the training exercise in the Black Sea region, with mobile field exchanges (MFEs) at Cincu and Papa Air Base, Hungary; as well as semi-permanent stores located at MK Air Base, Romania, and Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria.
Read MoreTo deliver a taste of home to Soldiers participating in Saber Guardian 17, the U.S. Army Europe-led multinational military exercise in the Black Sea region this summer, Vasquez and six Exchange teammates staffed a 53-foot-long mobile field exchange (MFE), packed from floor to ceiling with cold drinks, microwavable meals, tuna, beef jerky, snacks, shampoo, deodorant and toothpaste.
Read MoreFar from the friendly confines of the United States sits an air base that has no gate or roads leading into it. The only way in or out is by air, and even that mode of transportation is not a given considering the environmental factors unique to Greenland.
Read MoreThe Exchange Credit Program (ECP) has ramped up initiatives for 2017 to meet the strategic priority, “increase MILITARY STAR portfolio.” First, the ECP is working across directorates to prepare for the new Veterans online shopping benefit that starts Veterans Day, Nov. 11. On that day, the Exchange will welcome home potentially 13 million honorably…
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Celebrities visiting Exchange facilities is nothing new, but a recent visit to HQ by retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell and actor Mark Wahlberg stirred up quite a crowd. Wahlberg and Luttrell came to the Exchange HQ in Dallas to present a new sport nutrition brand, Performance Inspired. Both men paired up with Tom Dowd, former…
Read MoreSEMBACH, Germany – U.S. Army Col. Scott McFarland assumed command of the Exchange’s Europe/Southwest Asia region during a July 13 ceremony. As commander, McFarland is responsible for Exchange operations and support throughout Europe, including countries at the tip of the spear, such as Poland, Romania and Bulgaria. The Middle East, including Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait,…
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