Western Region

Black Friday is Coming—and the Exchange is Ready For It

By Robert Philpot / November 26, 2024 /

For shoppers, Black Friday is a day of deals that falls the Friday after Thanksgiving—this year, on Nov. 29. For the Exchange, it’s more than just one day.

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Top Three Stores Selected in ¡HOLA! Store Display Contest

By Zach Wright / November 19, 2024 /

The contest was held to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, a month-long observance recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the culture, history and achievement of the United States.

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#WhereHeroesWork Video: Valerie Smith, Exchange HQ

By Marcia Rhodes / November 13, 2024 /

“When I started at the Exchange, I was just looking for a job,” says Smith, whose husband served 26 years in the Army. “Within a year … I knew this was the path for me.”

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Veterans Day event at the Kaiserlautern Military Community Exchange.

Exchanges Worldwide Salute Heroes With Special Coins on Veterans Day

By Robert Philpot / November 12, 2024 /

For the fifth consecutive year, Exchanges worldwide honored those who have served with a challenge coin giveaway on Veterans Day. In a united sign of appreciation for their sacrifice, Veterans were eligible to receive coins at all military exchanges.

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Mukesh Sahdeo, Fort Ord

By Travis Day / October 29, 2024 /

The 43-year Exchange associate has spent his Exchange career at Fort Ord/Presidio of Monterey, where he has been Fort Ord Express manager since 2012.

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Ribbon-cutting at the Fort Wainwright Exchange main store.

Fort Wainwright Exchange Hosts ‘Triple Play’ Grand Re-Opening, Celebrating Three Significant Upgrades

By Travis Day / October 23, 2024 /

The main store, Express and Burger King received upgrades totaling nearly $17 million.

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Bianca Williams, services business manager, Utah Exchange.

#WhereHeroesWork Video: Bianca Williams, Utah Exchange

By Marcia Rhodes / September 25, 2024 /

The military spouse says she enjoys connecting with vendors and developing relationships with them.

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#WhereHeroesWork Video: Stephanie Kitchen, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

By Marcia Rhodes / September 4, 2024 /

The troop store manager enjoys chatting with those who serve and putting smiles on their faces.

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#WhereHeroesWork Video: Sandra Martin, Fairchild Air Force Base

By Marcia Rhodes / August 28, 2024 /

“I have a great team … They make everybody feel at home,” says Martin, who enjoys getting to know her military customers: “It’s just one big family.”

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord installation and Exchange leaders cut the ribbon on the renovated Pendleton Express convenience store.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Unveils $3.2 Million Upgrade to Pendleton Express

By Travis Day / August 15, 2024 /

The upgrade includes JBLM’s first Hot Stuff Kitchen restaurant and second Hunt Brothers Pizza, along with an expanded Snack Avenue and new walk-in cooler/freezer section.

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