Western Region

JBLM Unveils $2.8 Million Upgrade to North Express

By The Exchange Post / July 17, 2025 /

The upgraded Express features nearly 9,020 square feet of interior shopping space as well as Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s first Chopz restaurant, its second Hot Stuff Kitchen, third Hunt Brothers Pizza and more.

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Nellis First in the Air Force to Approve Food Trucks in Munitions Areas

By Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt, 57th Wing Public Affairs / June 23, 2025 /

After months of coordination between the Exchange, 57th Wing leadership, weapons safety experts and legal advisors, Nellis became the first base in the Department of the Air Force to formally authorize food trucks to operate within explosive hazard zones—improving the quality of life for hundreds of Airmen on the east side of the installation.

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Where Heroes Work: Renee Andrews, JBER

By Marcia Rhodes / June 11, 2025 /

“The Exchange truly understands the military lifestyle and supports spouses like me every step of the way,” the Military Clothing store manager says.

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Where Heroes Work: Laurel Dunn, Dugway Proving Ground

By Marcia Rhodes / June 4, 2025 /

The Express manager is Air Force Veteran, former military spouse and a military brat who says she’s willing to stay open late to serve the troops.

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Where Heroes Work: Dan Hill, Fort Bliss

By Marcia Rhodes / May 28, 2025 /

The 33-year associate is a military brat, an Air Force father and a military spouse who met his wife at the Exchange.

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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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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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Seven Associates Recognized with End-of-Year Public Affairs Awards

By Teonja Tatum / May 5, 2025 /

Each year, associates worldwide serve as volunteers for the Public Affairs Representatives (PAR) program, administered by the HQ Public Affairs team. This program encourages associates to share and monitor media coverage relevant to the Exchange through social and local media outlets respective to their installations.

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Hands holding COO X Cup trophy.

Four Stores Win COO X Award for Operational Excellence

By Robert Philpot / April 28, 2025 /

Winners are selected based on criteria including earnings, MILITARY STAR® usage, gross margin return on investment and inventory variance.

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Amanda Brownell, Holloman AFB Exchange

By Karrington Bradley / April 22, 2025 /

The services business manager, a 24-year Exchange associate, talks about how meaningful Vietnam War Veterans Day pinning ceremonies are, her work during Operation Allies Welcome and more.

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