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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / August 9, 2024 /

A farewell, a Marvel movie, a tropical storm and more: In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.

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A female Seaman looks at damage to Trader Andy's Hut after an 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck Guam in 1993.

#FlashbackFriday: 1993—Guam BX Boosts Morale After 8.1-Magnitude Quake

By Robert Philpot / August 9, 2024 /

It was the strongest quake to hit the island in 84 years, and the strongest to be recorded anywhere in the world in four years

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Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Exchange and American Tattoo Society leaders cut the ribbon on the new American Tattoo Society shop.

Wright-Patterson Exchange Welcomes First American Tattoo Society in Central Region

By Keiana Holleman / August 8, 2024 /

The shop, the 12th in the Exchange system, provides tattoos to Airmen in a safe and professional environment.

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Head shot of Penny Palmer.

#WhereHeroesWork Video: Penny Palmer, Retail Business Manager, JBLM

By Marcia Rhodes / August 7, 2024 /

As a military spouse, Palmer knew she could maintain her Exchange career when her husband PSC’d.

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‘This has hands-down been the greatest experience.’

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / August 7, 2024 /

Though only with the Exchange since 2023, he has served as a key liaison between Exchange leadership and local commands, a role he quickly immersed himself in.

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Map of Tropical Storm Debby's path, Aug. 6, 2004.

Eastern Region Exchanges Affected by Tropical Storm Debby, but No Damage Reported

By Robert Philpot / August 6, 2024 /

The storm has led to temporary installation and Exchange closures in three states.

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Troops in Romani line up for a screening of "Deadpool & Wolverine"

Exchange, The Walt Disney Company Screen Pre-release of Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ for Troops in Romania, Lithuania

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / August 6, 2024 /

Deployed troops at two pivotal NATO military installations were treated to an exclusive preview of the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ahead of its U.S. release.

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Head shot of Andrew Guerrero-Petty.

129 Years of Family Serving Family: Andrew Guerrero-Petty, JBER

By Travis Day / August 5, 2024 /

“Growing up, I remember going to the Exchange, but it wasn’t until I got older that I realized, ‘Wow, we literally are everywhere.’”

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / August 2, 2024 /

In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.

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#FlashbackFriday: 52 Years Ago, a ‘Gunfighter BX’ Fell—and Rose Again—in Vietnam

By Robert Philpot / August 2, 2024 /

Fifty-two years ago this weekend, on Aug. 3, 1974, an enemy rocket attack destroyed an Exchange at Danang Air Base in Vietnam. Nicknamed the “Gunfighter BX,” it didn’t stay down for long.

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