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Afghanistan supply route

Delivering to Contingency Locations Not a Smooth Road

By Robert Philpot / August 1, 2017 /

Despite goat paths and rugged mountain tunnels, the Exchange’s Logistics Directorate managers and drivers always seem to get the goods to the troops in contingency locations. Read how they do it.

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Troops deployed to Saber Guardian 17 eagerly await the opening of the MFE.

‘It’s Just a Tradition’: Exchange Supports 14,000 Troops During Saber Guardian 17

By Julie Mitchell / August 1, 2017 /

The Exchange supports 14,000 troops participating in the training exercise in the Black Sea region, with mobile field exchanges (MFEs) at Cincu and Papa Air Base, Hungary; as well as semi-permanent stores located at MK Air Base, Romania, and Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria.

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‘I’m Even Prouder to See What Our Troops Really Do’

By Julie Mitchell / August 1, 2017 /

To deliver a taste of home to Soldiers participating in Saber Guardian 17, the U.S. Army Europe-led multinational military exercise in the Black Sea region this summer, Vasquez and six Exchange teammates staffed a 53-foot-long mobile field exchange (MFE), packed from floor to ceiling with cold drinks, microwavable meals, tuna, beef jerky, snacks, shampoo, deodorant and toothpaste.

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Challenging Yet Rewarding Visit to Northernmost Military Installation

By Chris Ward / August 1, 2017 /

Far from the friendly confines of the United States sits an air base that has no gate or roads leading into it. The only way in or out is by air, and even that mode of transportation is not a given considering the environmental factors unique to Greenland.

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Store Associate Elena Carter understands the importance of her Exchange blue shirt.

The Importance of the Exchange Blue Shirt

By Michael Brown / August 1, 2017 /

Holloman AFB Store Associate Elena Carter not only understands the meaning of Family Serving Family, she is also aware of the difference her blue Exchange shirt makes on Soldiers, Airmen and their families.

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GM Ed Hicks meets Group Commander Col. Jared Kennish.

Rodeos Serve Top Bomber Mission

By Brad Nisbett / July 1, 2017 /

RAF FAIRFORD, U.K. – Associates went to the tip of the spear in June with three “rodeos” for Airmen during the historic positioning of the U.S. bombers at this installation. During the month, 600 Airmen registered more than 1,250 transactions and generated roughly $30,000 in sales. “It’s a team effort, something the Exchange’s U.K. team…

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Exchange Military Spouse Supports Airman Wife

By Cormeshia Carson / July 1, 2017 /

Kristopher Cubacub, services business manager at Offutt AFB, Neb., doesn’t just serve the military community—he’s part of the military community.

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McGhee Legacy of Family Serving Family Comes to End

By Philanda Morgan / June 1, 2017 /

The last of the McGhee band of brothers will retire this month, ending a combined 125 years of service to those who serve.

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Young customer Kent receives his dream birthday cake plus a special surprise.

Express Team Makes Dream Come True for Young Customer

By Robert Philpot / June 1, 2017 /

Kent, a young special needs customer, spent months eyeing the cake book at Germany’s Ramstein AB Express, dreaming of his birthday cake. When Kent’s special day finally arrived, Kent’s mom, Rebecca, went to the Express to pick up a previously ordered Lightning McQueen birthday cake.

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Tent, Trailer, Bazaar or Extended Hours—All Bases Covered in Pacific Region Exercises

By Robert Philpot / June 1, 2017 /

The Contingency and Pacific Region teams are busy throughout the year supporting Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and Marines in operations and exercises from Guam to Korea.

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