Veterans Day, Exchange Heroes and More
ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.
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#FlashbackFriday: 1969—Apollo 12 and a New Exchange Launch (But Only One Has Moon Maidens)
The space-themed grand opening coincided with a holiday theme. Both themes coincided with howling winds and freezing temperatures, neither of which could stop customers from checking out the new store, which replaced facilities that dated…
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AREA Scholarships: What They Do and How You Can Support Them
The AAFES Retired Exchange Association (AREA) Scholarship initiative supports the children of Exchange associates and military personnel, providing much-needed financial assistance as education costs continue to rise. Here’s how you can contribute.
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Now on Flickr: Hundreds of Veterans Day Photos From Exchange Events
You can also find photos at @exchangeassoc on Facebook, Instagram and X.
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#WhereHeroesWork Video: Valerie Smith, Exchange HQ
“When I started at the Exchange, I was just looking for a job,” says Smith, whose husband served 26 years in the Army. “Within a year … I knew this was the path for me.”
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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Maysa ‘Amie’ Martin, Fort Belvoir
“Belvoir has always been my post,” says the 35-year associate, whose father was stationed at Fort Belvoir and whose mother also worked at the Belvoir PX.
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Exchanges Worldwide Salute Heroes With Special Coins on Veterans Day
For the fifth consecutive year, Exchanges worldwide honored those who have served with a challenge coin giveaway on Veterans Day. In a united sign of appreciation for their sacrifice, Veterans were eligible to receive coins…
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A New Military Resource Center, a Parade Invitation and More
ICYMI, here’s the week in Exchange Post coverage.
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#FlashbackFriday: 2014—The Exchange Supports Troops During the Ebola Crisis
Exchange associates became “personal shoppers” for troops who had to be quarantined after they returned from West Africa to the United States.
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Show Us Your Veterans Day Pictures!
Whether your store is honoring those who have served or you’re marching in a parade, send us we your Veterans Day pictures for a special Flickr album.