Store Operations

Japan, Korea Exchanges Escape Major Damage from Typhoon Hinnamnor

By Robert Philpot / September 7, 2022 /

All associates were reported safe after the strongest Pacific storm of the season made landfall in eastern Asia during the weekend.

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Exchange Associates Featured in National TV Ads for Football Season

By Marisa Conner / September 1, 2022 /

Don’t miss @ExchangeAssoc on national TV this fall in commercials that will air during Army, Air Force and Navy football games. Military VIPs will also tout the lifetime Exchange benefit.

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Bigger, Better Prizes for Military Students as ‘You Made the Grade’ Gets an Upgrade

By Marisa Conner / August 31, 2022 /

The academic achievement program for military kids is kicking off its 22nd year—and the Store Operations team is bringing a fresh approach with bigger and better prizes.

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Fort Sam Houston Associate’s Children Have Served in Three Military Branches

By Robert Philpot / August 29, 2022 /

Deborah Williams, sales & merchandise manager at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, wears three “Badges of Honor” that tell customers and teammates about her military connections. All three have “Mom” on them.

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Vandenberg Associate Helps MILITARY STAR® Program Put Power of QR Codes in Ambassadors’ Hands

By The Exchange Post / August 18, 2022 /

Vandenberg Space Force Base Exchange Computer Operator Julia Carr was telling a shopper about the MILITARY STAR® card last year when she had an idea.

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Standout MILITARY STAR Associates Share Secrets of Success

By Marisa Conner / June 13, 2022 /

In 2021, the top 25 associates alone accounted for more than 9,600 new MILITARY STAR accountholders. The Exchange Post chatted with the top five associates, who processed nearly 4,000 MILITARY STAR applications in 2021, and got the inside scoop on how they’ve found success.

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On the Road Again … Exchange BE FIT Joins Army Strong B.A.N.D.S. Tour

By Keiana Holleman / May 31, 2022 /

#BEFIT ambassador Roy Montez teams up with the Army Family MWR’s #StrongBANDS program to promote healthy and active lifestyles for Army communities across the U.S.

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Words From the Director/CEO: Strategic Priorities for 2022

By Tom Shull / May 18, 2022 /

Read about the aggressive, yet achievable, goals to do even more for the communities we are privileged to serve.

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Exchange Shoppers Donate $2 Million to Military Relief Funds in 2021

By Marisa Conner / May 10, 2022 /

With the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting many members of the military community in 2021, AER and AFAF’s missions remained crucial in supporting Soldiers, Airmen and Guardians facing difficult circumstances.

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Virtual Toolbox Makes Store Operations Information Accessible to All Associates

By Marisa Conner / May 3, 2022 /

For associates in the field, keeping up to date and informed on Store Operations information is getting easier and faster, thanks to the introduction of the virtual toolbox on MyApps.aafes.com, which was announced this week at the Express Seminar.

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