Western Region

Three Military Students Honored with $4,000 in Prizes in Exchange’s You Made the Grade Program

By Marisa Conner / August 25, 2021 /

Mateo Rojas, a rising 11th-grader, was named the grand-prize winner and received a $2,000 gift card from the Travis Air Force Base Exchange

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West Coast Distribution Center Celebrates 20 Years of Getting the Job Done

By Robert Philpot / August 12, 2021 /

The DC opened July 20, 2001, at the Sharpe Army Depot in Lathrop, Calif., 60 miles east of San Francisco. In July, the DC celebrated the anniversary with a luncheon for associates — more than 20% of whom were there at the beginning.

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Goodfellow Air Force Base Exchange Unveils $9.3 Million Upgrade

By Robert Philpot / August 5, 2021 /

The upgrade includes an expanded selection of BE FIT gear and electronics; a mall featuring tactical, barber and beauty shops; retail concessionaire kiosks; expanded food court seating with charging stations; and three quick-serve restaurants including the Dunkin’ Donuts, Subway and Sam’s Burritos.

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126 Years of Family Serving Family – Gloria Barros, Cannon Air Force Base

By Marisa Conner / August 3, 2021 /

Gloria Barros’ passion for her job is evident, and her 35 years of service with the Exchange has only increased her enthusiasm.

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Fort Carson Exchange Celebrates Freedom Fest With a Bang

By Robert Philpot / July 9, 2021 /

The Fort Carson team provided materials such as insect repellent, camping chairs, and energy drinks for Soldiers and their guests who came to the fest.

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Mary Edu, West Coast Distribution Center

By Loyd Brumfield / July 8, 2021 /

The West Coast Distribution Center outbound manager has served the Exchange for 20 years—surrounded by her work family and her literal family.

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Feeling Like Home: Exchange Focuses on Quality-of-Life Improvements at ‘Big Four’ Army Posts

By Marisa Conner / June 28, 2021 /

The Exchange is all in to support the Army’s initiative to improve quality of life for Soldiers and families at Forts Polk, Irwin, Wainwright and Hood.

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Nellis Exchange Associates Receive Red Cross Honor for Live-Saving Actions

By Loyd Brumfield / May 26, 2021 /

PowerZone Supervisor Ikaipo Atienza and Customer Service Supervisor Alan Timbol were recognized for their actions in December, when they aided a military retiree who was found unconscious in the mall.

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Frank Cruz Jr.

By Robert Philpot / May 26, 2021 /

Frank Cruz Jr. is the last of six family members at the Presidio of Monterey Exchange. But the softlines department manager says he still gets to see family at work every day: “When you create a relationship with these customers, they tend to become like your family.”

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Civilian Employees Celebrate New Exchange Privileges

By Robert Philpot / May 11, 2021 /

The Exchange is honored to welcome the 575,000 DoD and Coast Guard civilian employees who can now shop at their local Exchange.

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