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Digital Garrison App Launches to Strengthen Army Communities

By Julie Mitchell / August 11, 2020 /

Digital Garrison, a partnership between the U.S. Army and the Exchange, is a one-stop information source for Army communities. The free app is available in the Apple and Google Play stores.

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Frederick R. Crowther, Loss Prevention Manager II

By SSG Mark Kauffman / August 10, 2020 /

One in a series honoring the Exchange’s 125 years of family serving family For Frederick R. Crowther, the tragedy of losing his mother ultimately led him to finding his passion. After his mother was killed by a drunk driver when he was just 11, Crowther ended up living with his eldest brother, David, who was…

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ICYMI: The Week that was in the Exchange Post

By Loyd Brumfield / August 7, 2020 /

This past week, the Exchange Post highlighted several associates who exemplify the Exchange core value of family serving family. It also said hello to a new senior enlisted advisor in the Pacific, saluted an Exchange GM for service during the COVID-19 pandemic and provided a tour of new dental offices. In case you missed it,…

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Exchange Helps Make Life Better for Military Communities with New Dental Offices

By Chris Ward / August 5, 2020 /

Military family members and retirees have a reason to smile as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service further strengthens the exchange benefit with expanded dental services.

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Lani Chandler, SBM, KMC, Germany

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / August 5, 2020 /

For Lani Chandler, a service business manager with the Kaiserslautern Military Community Exchange, joining the Exchange family was a way to be close to the military community.

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Exchange Welcomes New Pacific Senior Enlisted Advisor

By SSG Mark Kauffman / August 4, 2020 /

OKINAWA, Japan — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service recently welcomed Army Sgt. Maj. Wayne Crudup, who took over the duties as the Pacific Region’s senior enlisted advisor. As the senior enlisted advisor, Crudup is the focal point for communication between Exchange leadership and service members, their families and retirees. “I’m excited to start…

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ICYMI: ‘Chief Chats’ with Cowboys broadcaster Brad Sham, ‘Lone Survivor’ Marcus Luttrell, NFL’s Ahman Green and the Voice of ‘Super Mario’

By Loyd Brumfield / August 3, 2020 /

Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor, continues his “Chief Chats” with celebrities from across industries every Tuesday and Thursday.

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Nikki Burton, LP Systems Analyst, Germany

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / August 3, 2020 /

Nikki Burton says she loves working for the Exchange because it’s just like the military, with its close-knit community.

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ICYMI: The Week that was in the Exchange Post

By Loyd Brumfield / July 31, 2020 /

The Exchange’s 125th anniversary date may have come and gone, but the celebration continues in the Exchange Post with another round of history flashbacks and stories of the associates who bring the core value of family serving family to life. In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s rundown in the Exchange…

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The Exchange at 125: D.B. Cooper and the Exchange

By Loyd Brumfield / July 31, 2020 /

On March 22, 1972, Northwest Area Exchange associates operated mobile field exchanges for Soldiers searching for “D.B. Cooper,” an unidentified man who hijacked a Boeing 727 aircraft between Portland, Ore., and Seattle, Wash. He extorted a $200,000 ransom (or $1.2 million in today’s dollars). He—and the money—were never found.  

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