Western Region

Fort Bliss Military Clothing Manager Honored For Compassion, Care

By Chris Ward / March 4, 2021 /

For Fort Bliss Military Clothing Store Manager Bobby Upton, being recognized for assisting military families during times of sorrow was both an honor and a surprise. Fort Bliss Garrison Commander Col. Stu James presented his challenge coin to Upton on behalf of the Casualty Assistance Center. The Casualty Assistance Center ensures military families have support…

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Top Associates Share Their Tips for MILITARY STAR Success

By Marisa Conner / March 2, 2021 /

When shoppers use the MILITARY STAR® card, they save—and so does the Exchange. The card brings approximately $468 million in value annually from interest savings and rewards cards for our Warfighters and their families, while saving the Military Resale Community over $26 million a year in credit card processing fees. Understanding the unique benefits the…

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Express Leads the Way for MILITARY STAR Success

By Marisa Conner / March 2, 2021 /

When the management at the Lewis North Express at Joint Base Lewis-McChord challenged associates to step up their MILITARY STAR® applications numbers, the team responded—in a big way. In 2020, the Express processed more than 300 approved applications—about 115 more than the average for Expresses and surpassing some main stores, as well. Their 2020 total…

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Exchange Associates Save Lives, Receive Honors at Fort Huachuca

By Karen Stevens Sampson/Fort Huachuca Public Affairs Office / January 25, 2021 /

Gidget Rivera and Daniel Fox were presented with commander’s coins and certificates from Fort Huachuca Garrison Commander Col. Jarrod Moreland and Exchange General Manager Jeff Hyatt to acknowledge their customer care and heroism.

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Western Region SVP Shelly Milum Armstrong Celebrates Retirement after 30-Year Career

By Marisa Conner / January 19, 2021 /

Despite her father serving 21 years in the Air Force and her mother working at the Lackland Air Force Base Exchange, Shelly Milum Armstrong hadn’t given the Exchange much thought when she graduated from college. Plans quickly shifted when the Exchange recruited her for its college trainee program.

Thirty years and eleven moves later, Armstrong is preparing to retire as the Exchange’s Western Region Senior Vice President.

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Michelle Brandley, Joint Base Lewis-McChord

By Marisa Conner / January 7, 2021 /

Michelle Brandley’s responsibilities include ordering products for the Express.

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For Military Kids, Davis-Monthan Exchange Brings Joy to Their World

By Lisa Ferguson / December 22, 2020 /

More than 300 vehicles lined up to participate in the event.

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Fort Irwin Exchange receives a surprise visitor

COVID-19 Heroes: Command Honors Fort Irwin Team for Going Above and Beyond

By Lisa Ferguson / December 17, 2020 /

Managers at the Fort Irwin Exchange received a surprise visit from Garrison Commander Col. Jeanette Martin.

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Davis-Monthan Exchange Brightens the Holiday Season for Families of Deployed Airmen 

By Lisa Ferguson / December 8, 2020 /

It was the first time the food court had hosted the Deployed Dining event, which is held quarterly by Davis-Monthan Air Force Base’s Airmen & Family Readiness Center.

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COVID-19 Heroes: Davis-Monthan Exchange Creates Halloween Memories for Military Kids 

By Marisa Conner / November 4, 2020 /

Hundreds of children take part in the drive-thru Halloween event.

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