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We’ve Been Serving Heroes for 130 Years — Now, We Want to Hear Your Story!

By Ray Bunch / May 12, 2025 /

Share a video of your favorite moment, memory or experience at the Exchange for a 130th anniversary social-media campaign.

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Service Award Winners for May

By Robert Philpot / May 12, 2025 /

The Exchange Post recognizes associates who have made it to the 1-year, 5-year-, 10-year and beyond marks in their Exchange careers.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / May 9, 2025 /

This week in the Exchange Post, the Exchange introduces a new Associate Value Proposition to underscore its unwavering commitment to recruiting and retaining the very best of the best; the Exchange is recognized for its dedication to the military community; and Public Affairs Representatives win awards for helping spread the word about Exchange relevancy. Also:…

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#Flashback Friday: The Legend of the ‘aafesburger’—and the Woman Who Created It

By Robert Philpot / May 9, 2025 /

Read about 1983’s AAFES Worldwide Hamburger Cook-off and the woman who won it.

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Exchange Spa Grand Opening Enhances Quality of Life for Warfighters at the Tip of the Spear

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / May 8, 2025 /

The new spa is an important part of the Exchange’s effort to prioritize the well-being of military personnel by offering services that help boost morale.

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Silvia Sasan head shot with Where Heroes Work text.

Where Heroes Work: Silvia Sasan, Office Assistant, Redstone Arsenal

By Marcia Rhodes / May 7, 2025 /

The military spouse’s fondest memories come from the flexibility the Exchange offered when her children were young.

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Joyce Wynn, Fort Jackson

By Zach Wright / May 6, 2025 /

The 15-year associate and military spouse has worked in a variety of roles and received strong support from her teammates–including during one day when she went in to labor while at work.

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Exchange Earns Military Friendly® Employer Designation for Commitment to Military Community

By Marcia Rhodes / May 6, 2025 /

This marks the 16th year the Exchange has been honored in the nonprofit/government category.

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Seven Associates Recognized with End-of-Year Public Affairs Awards

By Teonja Tatum / May 5, 2025 /

Each year, associates worldwide serve as volunteers for the Public Affairs Representatives (PAR) program, administered by the HQ Public Affairs team. This program encourages associates to share and monitor media coverage relevant to the Exchange through social and local media outlets respective to their installations.

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The Associate Value Proposition: The Exchange’s Promise to You

By Wes Abington / May 5, 2025 /

The Exchange is introducing a new Associate Value Proposition to underscore the Exchange’s unwavering commitment to recruiting and retaining the very best of the best.

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