ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post
ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.
Read More#FlashbackFriday: Evolution of the Exchange—Post Traders and Canteens
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.
Read MoreJBLM Unveils $2.8 Million Upgrade to North Express
The upgraded Express features nearly 9,020 square feet of interior shopping space as well as Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s first Chopz restaurant, its second Hot Stuff Kitchen, third Hunt Brothers Pizza and more.
Read More130 Years of Family Serving Family: Robert Chavis, Vilseck Rose Barracks
Not only is the Rose Barracks food court manager and 29-year associate a proud Army Veteran, but his commitment to service has never wavered since he hung up his uniform.
Read MoreMisawa AB Cuts Ribbon on Hunt Brothers Pizza
Airmen and families at Misawa have a new place to grab a slice of home.
Read More130 Years of Family Serving Family: Clifton Keen, Fort Rucker
The Triangle Express shift manager served 26½ years in the Army—and has served those who serve for 20 years at the Exchange.
Read MoreExchange Rises to 51st-Largest Retailer in U.S.
This is a notch above last year’s ranking, and it could not have happened without your dedication to serving those who serve and have served.
Read MoreConnection With Customers Defines Fort Lee Associate’s 45 Years of Service
““When [customers] come into the store, they say, ‘Ms. Sau, I missed you. You make my day,'” says Sau Campbell, a Fort Lee Express customer experience associate who has spent most of her career at Fort Lee. “It makes me feel good hearing them say that.”
Read MoreThe Week That Was in the Exchange Post
ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.
Read More#FlashbackFriday: The Evolution of the Exchange—Sutlers
On July 25, the Exchange will celebrate its 130th anniversary. But the seeds for what became the Exchange were sown more than 100 years before 1895.
Read MoreLATEST NEWS
Public Affairs Representatives Celebrated for Bolstering Exchange Community Relations
In 2022, store associates around the world helped share the Exchange relevancy story with their local communities through the Public Affairs Representative (PAR) program. PARs work directly with their local Public Affairs Offices (PAOs) to share Exchange news so the military community at their installations knows how the Exchange supports service members, families, retirees, Veterans…
Read MoreLocal Favorite Mexican Restaurant Joins Hill Exchange Food Court
75th Mission Support Group Commander Col. Khalim Taha joined Hill AFB Exchange General Manager Tammy Hairston and Services Business Manager Bianca Williams in cutting the ribbon on the restaurant March 6.
Read MoreMILITARY STAR’s Your Holiday Bill Is on Us Sweepstakes Rewards 40 More Military Winners
The MILITARY STAR card Your Holiday Bill Is on Us sweepstakes paid off five grand-prize winners’ entire balances and delivered statement credits of $1,000 or $500 to 35 more winners, bringing the sweepstakes’ nine-year total in balances paid to more $345,000.
Read MoreExchange Adds First Ghost Kitchen to Restaurant Portfolio
The Peterson Space Force Base Exchange was recently the site of a “first” for the Exchange Services & Food Directorate), with a ribbon cutting for Ghost Kitchen, which takes its name from a trendy food concept that’s becoming more mainstream.
Read MoreFort Bragg Recognizes MCS Associate for Helping Grateful Customer With Last-Minute Request
Michael Lee, a Fort Bragg Military Clothing store shift manager, recently went the extra mile to help a customer in need. It’s possible nobody would have known were the customer not so grateful.
Read MoreFirst Military Clothing Conference in Three Years is a Hit With Managers
The Exchange’s first Military Clothing Conference in three years was a success, setting the stage for future conferences. “It went really well,” said Dan Koglin, Exchange vice president of hardlines, who oversee the MCS line of business. “MCS is a small but tight community. It’s good to reconnect people and get a lot of mentorship.…
Read More127 Years of Family Serving Family: Ashlee Destajo, KMCC Exchange
“I grew up in the military, married into the military and now proudly support the military.”
Read MoreAt the Military Clothing Conference: Stores Recognized For Outstanding Performances
Eleven Exchange Military Clothing stores were each honored with a three-coin award for exemplary service at the Military Clothing Conference this week in Frisco, Texas, capping the week-long gathering.
Read MoreExchange Teams Quickly Respond to Outfit Medal of Honor Recipient for Ceremony
Retired Col. Paris D. Davis was preparing to receive the Medal of Honor—the Nation’s highest military honor— for serving during the Vietnam War after the initial filing vanished nearly 56 years ago. He only needed one thing before the White House ceremony with President Biden: a full uniform. The White House Ceremonies team reached out…
Read MoreShow Us Your Military Clothing Conference Photos for a Special Flickr Album
If you’re at the Military Clothing Conference this week, send us your photos for a special Flickr album.
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