Senior Leadership Editorials

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In Puerto Rico, Exchange Passion for Serving Those Who Serve Prevails

By Tom Shull / March 1, 2018 /

It has been five months since Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico. Since then, Exchange associates on the island have exuded…

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Director/CEO Tom Shull and the West Point Exchange team are primed for success in 2018 during a recent visit. From left: West Point Exchange Store Manager Urvi Acharya, Military Clothing Store Manager Debi Deleno-Dilello; Mr. Shull; General Manager Angela DeRosa; and Region VP Rebecca Santee.

2018 Strategic Priorities-A Plan for Continued Success

By Tom Shull / February 1, 2018 /

In the months leading up to the beginning of fiscal 2018, our leadership team focused on priorities to generate maximum value for the Warfighters and families we are honored to serve.

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West Point Oral History: Mr. Shull with LTC Dave Siry, West Point Center for Oral History director, looking through a yearbook from Mr. Shull’s time as a Cadet.

At West Point, Shull Shares His Legacy of Service

By Julie Mitchell / February 1, 2018 /

At the invitation of the West Point Center for Oral History, Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull shared his story of service and support to those who are serving and who have served. 

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Armed Forces Bowl

With 2017 Goals and Strategic Priorities Complete, Exchange Looks Forward to an Even Better 2018

By Tom Shull / January 3, 2018 /

It is truly an honor to be part of this incredible Exchange team as we start a new year. We are leaving behind an extraordinary 2017, which began with the Exchange gaining approval to pursue the Veterans online shopping benefit and ended with record sales after the benefit’s successful launch. We met the challenges of supporting our Warfighters in contingency locations all over the world, including new locations at the tip of the spear in Eastern Europe, Africa and South Korea. The Exchange also sprang into action to quickly move merchandise and manpower to push support to areas devastated by Hurricanes Harvey, Maria and Irma.

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Exchange Chief Operating Officer Dave Nelson

Reflecting on Past Successes and New Opportunities

By Dave Nelson / January 3, 2018 /

January is always a great time to reflect on the successes and challenges of the past 12 months as goals and expectations are set for the coming year. Simply put, January is a clean slate that offers 365 days of opportunities.

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Director/CEO Tom Shull (center), Lt. Gen. Tom Vandal, commanding general, 8th Army, and other Exchange and military leaders ushered in a new shopping experience for Soldiers and families who call Camp Humphreys home.

At Camp Humphreys, a Holiday Miracle Only the Exchange Could Offer

By Tom Shull / December 1, 2017 /

Many of you are familiar with the classic holiday film “Miracle on 34th Street,” which centers on a Macy’s Santa Claus claiming to be the real St. Nicholas and a young girl who learns to believe in the magic of the holidays. The Exchange’s miracle is even better.

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Members of the 818th Engineer Company board their plane to leave for their upcoming mobilization.

For Veterans, Their Online Shopping Benefit is Finally Here!

By Tom Shull / November 1, 2017 /

In a matter of days, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, along with our sister exchanges, will give our Nation’s Veterans the homecoming their distinguished service deserves. This Veterans Day, the lifetime online military exchange shopping benefit will be a reality for 21 million heroes who raised their right hands, took the oath and served with honor.

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Taking the Lead to Serve Those Who Serve

By Dave Nelson / November 1, 2017 /

Not only are you a leader for your customers, but you are leaders to your fellow associates as well.

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Birds eye view of Dan Daniel Distribution Center

Veterans Online Shopping Benefit, E-Commerce Capabilities Drive Transformation in Logistics

By Tom Shull / October 1, 2017 /

For the Exchange’s Logistics Directorate, leaning forward has meant transforming the way our CONUS distribution centers in Virginia, Texas and California operate as they become online fulfillment centers.

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Shopmyexchange.com

Now Open—The New ShopMyExchange.com

By Tom Shull / September 1, 2017 /

As brick-and-mortar retailers invest heavily in strengthening online offerings and e-commerce powerhouses acquire competitors to leverage physical stores, we are witnessing a seismic shift in retail. Fortunately, we saw this coming and began focusing resources, time and attention to ShopMyExchange.com five years ago.

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