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Exchange Benefits Ranks #1

By Robert Philpot / January 3, 2018 /

The benefit programs offered by the Exchange ranked overall as #1 in total value and employer value compared to a peer group of retailers, a business consultant says.

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Exchange Streams Olympic Coverage

By Robert Philpot / January 3, 2018 /

From desktops and personal devices, U.S. service members around the world can watch streaming coverage of next month’s XXIII Olympic Winter Games from PyeongChang, South Korea, compliments of the Exchange and NBC Olympics.

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Email Questions to PayFlex

By Robert Philpot / January 3, 2018 /

Do you have questions about your flexible spending account or retiree health premium bill? You can send a secure email to PayFlex in two ways: When you’re logged into the Aetna.com site. At top of page, click Contact Us, then Send Message. When logged into PayFlex.com site. At top of page, click Help & Support,…

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Warning: Many Vish Swim in the Digital Sea

By Robert Philpot / January 3, 2018 /

You’ve heard of “phishing,” in which scammers try to steal your information via computer. Now, voice phishing, or “vishing,” is an emerging threat in which scammers seek to get your information through one of the most trusted forms of communication—the telephone.  “The best way to prevent falling victim to a vishing scam is simple: do…

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Check These New Year Health Plan Reminders

By Robert Philpot / January 3, 2018 /

If you have a procedure in a facility that costs more than the limit, you’ll pay the difference—a strong encouragement to shop around.

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March 31 is Deadline for AREA College Scholarships

By Robert Philpot / January 3, 2018 /

This year, the AAFES Retired Employees Association (AREA) will award 12 scholarships worth a total $40,000 to graduating high school seniors who have been accepted at accredited colleges. Students and their parents should apply soon; the deadline is March 31. AREA’s scholarships directly benefit dependents of Exchange associates and assigned military personnel. Scholarship amounts are:…

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‘No Dice’ on Workplace Gambling

By Robert Philpot / January 3, 2018 /

Thinking about taking part in that office pool for March Madness? Don’t, the general counsel says.

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2018 Obituaries, Transfers and Retirements

By Robert Philpot / January 3, 2018 /

January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018                      

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Snowball Express

Exchange Serves Families at Snowball Express

By Robert Philpot / December 20, 2017 /

The largest gathering of children and families of America’s fallen military heroes came to Dallas for the annual Snowball Express Dec. 9 – 13. Snowball Express provides hope and new happy memories to the children of military heroes who have died while on active duty since 9/11. Each year, the organization brings children together from all…

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Customers receive help for an associate as they tie the tree on their car.

Holiday Spirit Abounds at Puerto Rico Exchange

By Robert Philpot / December 20, 2017 /

Puerto Rico is still recovering after suffering double blows from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Power, water and other necessities have been in short supply. Delivering live Christmas trees to the island would be difficult, but the Fort Buchanan Exchange team and Logistics were undeterred as they worked hard to ensure customers had the merchandise they…

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