Directorates/Regions

JBER Expands Dining Lineup with Self-Service Kiosk from Dolce Bakery

By Travis Day / June 27, 2024 /

Dolce was founded in 2016 by Alaska native Bobbi Lee Jewett as a mobile espresso trailer and has grown to include catering, wholesale, subscription boxes and self-contained kiosks.

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Retiring Europe/SWA Commander Col. Donnie Nowlin Looks Back on ‘Fascinating’ 3 Years With the Exchange

By Robert Philpot / June 27, 2024 /

As the region’s commander, Nowlin is responsible for nearly 4,300 associates in 25 countries across three continents, in more than 1,400 facilities that support half a million customers. That responsibility is drawing to a close as Nowlin prepares to retire from the Army this summer.

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Clocking Out After 36 Years: Chief of Food Operations Lori Maggard Looks Back at Legacy

By Keiana Holleman / June 26, 2024 /

As an Air Force spouse, Lori Maggard began working at the Mountain Home Air Force Base Exchange’s Military Clothing store in 1984 to earn money for a new television set. What she didn’t know was that she was beginning a lifelong career.

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128 Years of Family Serving Family: Ms. Pak Chang-ok, Kunsan AB Exchange

By The Exchange Post / June 25, 2024 /

Ms. Pak, who came to the Exchange in October 1977, joined because of her mom.

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Fort Liberty Exchange Celebrates Grand Opening of Glider Express

By Zach Wright / June 25, 2024 /

The new 12,272-square-foot Express, in the heart of the 82nd Airborne Division training area, is the 15th Express to open on Fort Liberty.

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Exchange Upgrades PX at Camp Bonifas in Korean Demilitarized Zone

By Marisa Conner / June 24, 2024 /

The Exchange renovated the very small PX to nearly double its size, allowing for shelves stocked with more American snacks and beverages, as well as non-food items.

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Associates at Panda Express counter, Sheppard Air Force Base

Sheppard AFB Expands Dining Experience with Hunt Brothers Pizza and Panda Express

By Keiana Holleman / June 24, 2024 /

General Manager Hollie Heft Morales says the community has responded well to both offerings, which opened in June.

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Meet the New Chief: Exchange Welcomes Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez as Senior Enlisted Advisor

By Marisa Conner / June 24, 2024 /

Martinez, who has served in the Air Force for 26 years, joins the Exchange from his most recent assignment as the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Joint Communications Support Element at MacDill Air Force Base.

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Michigan ANG Welcomes Full-Size Unattended Retail Unit at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center

By Keiana Holleman / June 20, 2024 /

The unit is the second installed for Michigan Air National Guard members, following the installation of one in March at Battle Creek.

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33 Years of Giving Back: Retiring EVP/CMO Karen Cardin Reflects on Distinguished Exchange Career

By Robert Philpot / June 20, 2024 /

Ever since she joined the Exchange in 1991, Karen Cardin has had a lot of roles at the Exchange. But even before she joined, the Exchange played a lot of roles in her life.

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