ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

July 25, 2025

ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.

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#FlashbackFriday: 130 Years Ago, the Exchange Was Born

July 25, 2025

On July 25, 1895—130 years ago today—the War Department issued General Orders No. 46, directing all Army commanders to establish “post exchanges” on their installations.

Send Us Your National Hire a Veteran Day Pictures!

July 24, 2025

More than 80 PXs, BXs and distribution centers worldwide will host in-person hiring events, connecting Veterans to meaningful careers at the Department of Defense’s largest retailer.

130 Years of Family Serving Family: Ricky Nelson Shumock Jr., Wiesbaden Exchange

July 24, 2025

The services business manager is an Army Veteran who found a new mission at the Exchange.

Words From the Director/CEO: Celebrating 130 Years of Serving the Military Community

July 24, 2025

From the American frontier to Iraq and Afghanistan, from South Korea to the Balkans in Eastern Europe, the Exchange has lived up to its “We Go Where You Go” motto for 13 decades.

Send Us Your 130th Anniversary Photos for a Special Flickr Album!

July 23, 2025

Send us pictures of your store’s celebration and see if we can break our Flickr record for Exchange anniversary photos.

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130 Years of Family Serving Family: Tracey Bernard, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

July 22, 2025

The Burger King manager and military spouse has had a variety of food court and restaurant jobs during her 30 years at the Exchange.

Access Granted: Password Resets on the Go

July 21, 2025

The future of passwords is here, and it doesn’t involve hold music.

ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

July 18, 2025

ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.

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#FlashbackFriday: Evolution of the Exchange—Post Traders and Canteens

July 18, 2025

After abolishing the sutler system in 1866, Congress authorized the establishment of post traders in 1867. Also in the late 19th century, officers at installations without post traders started social clubs called canteens. Both were precursors of the Exchange.

From the Express Seminar: Express Teams Take Home ‘Build Your Basket’ Awards

June 6, 2023

Five Express stores worldwide were recognized as winners of the Build Your Basket By Cross-Merchandising contest during the opening session at the Express Seminar.

Exchange and Military Senior Enlisted Production Wins International Awards

June 6, 2023

An Exchange video, featuring senior enlisted leaders from each military branch, has garnered awards in five categories in the International Awards Associate’s (IAA) 2023 LIT Commercial Awards: Season 1.

From the Express Seminar: Hunt Brothers Pizza Awards Stores For Exceeding Sales Goals

June 6, 2023

Two stores took home a trophy, plaque and more in celebration of exceeding sales goals in the Hunt Brothers Pizza “How ‘Bout A Pizza?” Contest.

Express Seminar Opens With Celebration of Successes, Preview of 2023 Initiatives

June 5, 2023

Consumables Vice President Martha Robuck took center stage on opening day,recapping the successes of 2022 and hyping up the 200-strong crowd for the weeklong seminar.

Sweet (And Savory)! Exchange Buyers Among Judges in Sweets and Snacks Expo Awards

June 5, 2023

Exchange buyers Amber Seibert and Heather Key were judges in the Most Innovative New Product Awards program at the recent Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago. And that meant taste-testing a lot of sweets.

ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

June 2, 2023

This week in the Exchange Post, Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull recognizes the Army’s future leaders at the U.S. Military Academy’s graduation ceremony—50 years after his own graduation from the academy; the Guam Exchange team rallies to reopen facilities after Typhoon Mawar; DoorDash at Expresses delivers success for the Exchange; first-quarter standings are in for the…