Directorates/Regions

White Sands Missile Range Celebrates Image Upgrade of Exchange Troop Store

By Karrington Bradley / May 27, 2025 /

The $6.3 million image upgrade, which the Exchange did in partnership with the army as part of the Exchange’s Quality-of-Life initiative for remote and isolated locations, is the first major renovation of the store in 26 years.

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Where Heroes Work: Pilar Pendergrass, Fort Bragg

By Marcia Rhodes / May 21, 2025 /

The 22-year associate and military spouse remains just as inspired by her work as the day she joined the Exchange.

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VA Medical Center Recognizes Barksdale Exchange’s Generosity

By Teonja Tatum / May 20, 2025 /

After commemorating Vietnam War Veterans Day with an in-store ceremony in March, the Barksdale Exchange team took the recognition to Veterans who couldn’t come to the store.

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Prissy and Robert Brissette, Dyess AFB Exchange

By Karrington Bradley / May 19, 2025 /

Not only do the Dyess Air Force Base associates have a combined 51 years of Exchange experience, their son works for the Exchange and a daughter and a son-in-law worked for the organization.

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Timothy Hall head shot with "Where Heroes Work" text.

Where Heroes Work: Timothy Hall, Fort Benning

By Marcia Rhodes / May 14, 2025 /

During his 33-year Exchange career, the Army Veteran has risen from janitor to Express store manager. “Most organizations don’t give you that kind of opportunity,” he says.

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Brooke Lampe, HQ

By Travis Day / May 13, 2025 /

The childrenswear buyer has been with the Exchange for three years–but many of her Merchandising teammates met her well before that when her mom, a 40-year-associate, would bring her to work.

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#Flashback Friday: The Legend of the ‘aafesburger’—and the Woman Who Created It

By Robert Philpot / May 9, 2025 /

Read about 1983’s AAFES Worldwide Hamburger Cook-off and the woman who won it.

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Exchange Spa Grand Opening Enhances Quality of Life for Warfighters at the Tip of the Spear

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / May 8, 2025 /

The new spa is an important part of the Exchange’s effort to prioritize the well-being of military personnel by offering services that help boost morale.

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Silvia Sasan head shot with Where Heroes Work text.

Where Heroes Work: Silvia Sasan, Office Assistant, Redstone Arsenal

By Marcia Rhodes / May 7, 2025 /

The military spouse’s fondest memories come from the flexibility the Exchange offered when her children were young.

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Joyce Wynn, Fort Jackson

By Zach Wright / May 6, 2025 /

The 15-year associate and military spouse has worked in a variety of roles and received strong support from her teammates–including during one day when she went in to labor while at work.

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