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OPERATION: Call Out—Europe Region

By Marla Randolph / June 10, 2024 /

The hard work and dedication to our service members provided by Renate Petsche, Monica Dalle Fusine and Dirk Mayer are outstanding. Their efforts to continuously find new ways to provide extra customer care are appreciated, and we are proud to have them on the Europe team!

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OPERATION: Call Out—Eastern Region

By Marla Randolph / June 10, 2024 /

Eastern Region proudly recognizes Victoria Cobb, Daisery Ventura and Yvette Howard for their contributions to and support of the Exchange mission. The focus on customer service is a priority, and it shows in the results! Thanks for all you do!

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OPERATION: Call Out—Central Region

By Marla Randolph / June 10, 2024 /

These Central Region associates understand the meaning of Family Serving Family and Serving the Best Customers in the World. They go above and beyond to ensure that the Exchange is providing service and a taste of home no matter where they serve. Thank you, Manuela Young, Mary Grace Merling and Parrish Shackelford.

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OPERATION: Call Out—Western Region

By Marla Randolph / June 10, 2024 /

Western Region recognizes Julia Harrison, Melody Hall and Breanna Cantu for their outstanding hard work and unwavering dedication to our customers. 

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Words From the Director/CEO: A Post-First Quarter Update on Exchange Priorities

By Tom Shull / June 10, 2024 /

Team, At the Retail, Food and Services Managers Conference in March, we talked about strategic priorities for 2024, which will build on the successes of recent years. The Exchange continues to move forward and grow stronger. The first quarter of fiscal 2024 has already seen strong results. Earnings were $77 million, up 12% over plan.…

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#FlashbackFriday: 1993—‘Granny Rambo’ returns from Somalia

By Robert Philpot / June 7, 2024 /

Pat Wood, the main store operations manager at Fort Hood at the time, earned the nickname “Granny Rambo” after she volunteered to the troubled East African country in February 1993.

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JBSA-Randolph Exchange Starbucks Associate Takes Top Area Prize in Barista Championship

By TSgt. Eli Smith / June 6, 2024 /

James Farmer’s job has its perks. He’s now an award-winning barista at the Exchange Starbucks on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

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COL Nelson Brings Wide Range of Experiences to the Exchange

By TSgt. Eli Smith / June 3, 2024 /

“I see AAFES [as] a great career path for those that want to serve, travel, build a successful career, raise a family, and any combination of those.” 

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Fort Eisenhower PX Unveils New $11 Million Troop Store

By Zach Wright / June 3, 2024 /

The 12,808-square-foot troop store provides a convenient shopping experience for Soldiers, students in advanced individual training and Airmen, Guardians, Sailors and Marines.

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MILITARY STAR Challenge Cup First-Quarter Winners Announced

By Marisa Conner / June 3, 2024 /

Stores are once again competing to increase their MILITARY STAR numbers—both new accounts and card usage—over the previous year.

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