130 Years of Family Serving Family: Clifton Keen, Fort Rucker

July 15, 2025

The Triangle Express shift manager served 26½ years in the Army—and has served those who serve for 20 years at the Exchange.

Exchange Rises to 51st-Largest Retailer in U.S.

July 15, 2025

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.

Connection With Customers Defines Fort Lee Associate’s 45 Years of Service

July 14, 2025

““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.”

The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

July 11, 2025

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

#FlashbackFriday: The Evolution of the Exchange—Sutlers

July 11, 2025

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.

130 Years of Family Serving Family: Dimas Maldonado, UK/Norway Consolidated Exchange

July 10, 2025

For the services business manager, the best part of his job is knowing he’s helping create the same kind of memories he cherished growing up. “The PX was a huge part of our family life,” he says.

Leaders from the Exchange, TKS and Vantage Towers cut a ribbon during an opening ceremony, commissioning a new temporary cell tower that will provide cell coverage for personnel on Ramstein Air Base while other permanent towers are constructed. Photo from left to right: Steffen Stueckmann - TKS Head of Sales Region North, Dennis Rueckert - TKS Director of Operations, Carla McDowell - Exchange General Manager, Tim McNichol, Europe, Telecom Business Manager, Patrick Abram - TKS CEO, Denise Hunter - Exchange Vice President of Services Operations, Krystal McLaurin - Exchange Services Business Manager, Yuka Hamaguchi - Vantage Towers Key Account Manager Alexander Kroell - TKS -Director Sales & Marketing, John Jennings - Exchange Services Program Specialist, Racquel Hinson - Exchange Regional Business Office.

Exchange Improves Connectivity at Ramstein with Temporary Cell Tower

July 9, 2025

The new temporary tower was put into operation while four additional permanent cell towers are constructed at Ramstein Air Base, improving the Quality of Life for Warfighters and families.

Brian and Melissa Culberson photo with 130 Years of Serving Family text.

130 Years of Family Serving Family: Melissa and Brian Culberson, HQ

July 8, 2025

The couple, who met at the Exchange, continue a Culberson family legacy of serving those who serve–Brian’s parents both worked at the Exchange for more than 30 years, and his brother was also an associate.

Dan Daniel Associates Gain Key Knowledge at Safety & Health Fair

July 7, 2025

About 300 associates attended the event, which featured 14 Exchange vendors.

OPERATION: Call Out—Pacific Region

July 7, 2025

Dailene Hime, Hannah Brettelle and Cho, Kwi-ye represent the “Best of the Best” from the Pacific Region. Our teams continue to provide amazing customer experience for our service members, retirees and their families within our communities. We could not be prouder of what they do daily. Their actions reflect great credit upon themselves and the Pacific Region. Pacific Pride!”

Pacific Region Senior Vice President Karin Duncan, surrounded by her team.

Pacific Region Senior Vice President Karin Duncan Brings 35-Year Exchange Journey to a Close

December 2, 2022

“You never know what kind of difference you can make in someone’s life. You always have to teach and coach. Sometimes you have to provide some guidance and sometimes someone might not be doing something the best way, but that’s why you’re there—to always help that team member learn how to be and do better.”

Cutting the ribbon on the Fort Rucker Exchange’s $13.5 million renovation Dec. 1 are, from left, Exchange Central Region Senior Vice President Jesse Martinez, Garrison Commander Col. Robert Holcombe, Command Sgt. Maj. Chris Doss, Exchange General Manager Brenda Hyland, Chief Administrative Officer Tom Lozier and Real Estate Vice President Michael Smietana. (Photo by Fort Rucker Exchange Visual Merchandiser Sue Antonello.)

Fort Rucker Exchange Celebrates $13.5 Million Renovation

December 1, 2022

Congratulations to the team at Fort Rucker Exchange! Exchange leaders and the military community at Fort Rucker celebrated the grand reopening of the $13.5M shopping center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, door prizes and more.

Lawton Mayor Stan Booker tries out the new tourism kiosk at the Fort Sam Exchange mall on Nov. 28.

Fort Sill Exchange Helps Soldiers, Visitors Get the Most Out of Their Time in Lawton with New Tourism Kiosk

December 1, 2022

The kiosk, provided to the Exchange by the Chamber of Commerce, allows visitors to interact with the Chamber’s Visit Lawton/Fort Sill mobile app to create a digital itinerary including local attractions; turn-by-turn tours including directions and narration for each stop; event listings; and more. The itinerary can then be sent to the user’s own personal device to reference on the go.

Pacific DC LP Manager Concludes a Long Journey Toward a College Degree

November 30, 2022

Kurt Curtis set a goal 20 years ago to earn his college degree. Although his life became increasingly complicated, his perseverance and hard work eventually paid off.

Exchange Opens First Five Guys at Ramstein Air Base in Germany

November 30, 2022

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service celebrated the grand opening of its first Five Guys restaurant at Ramstein Air Base Nov. 25

NAS JRB Fort Worth Exchange Unveils Upgraded Express

November 29, 2022

The Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth Express is back and better than ever! Service members and families can enjoy an upgraded and more convenient Express experience, including Hunt Brothers Pizza and Eddie Peppers quick-serve programs, self-checkout registers and Valero-branded fuel.

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