We’ve Been Serving Heroes for 130 Years — Now, We Want to Hear Your Story!

May 12, 2025

Share a video of your favorite moment, memory or experience at the Exchange for a 130th anniversary social-media campaign.

Service Award Winners for April

May 12, 2025

In this new feature, the Exchange Post recognizes associates who have made it to the 1-year, 5-year-, 10-year and far beyond marks in their Exchange careers.

ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

May 9, 2025

This week in the Exchange Post, the Exchange introduces a new Associate Value Proposition to underscore its unwavering commitment to recruiting and retaining the very best of the best; the Exchange is recognized for its dedication to the military community; and Public Affairs Representatives win awards for helping spread the word about Exchange relevancy. Also:…

#Flashback Friday: The Legend of the ‘aafesburger’—and the Woman Who Created It

May 9, 2025

Read about 1983’s AAFES Worldwide Hamburger Cook-off and the woman who won it.

U.S. Air Force Col. David Gunter and Elizabeth A. Goodman-Bluhm, regional vice president of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, prepare to cut the ribbon on the new Spa, flanked by wing and AAFES staff in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 3, 2025. With thousands of facilities worldwide, AAFES supports the warfighter and the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Casey D. Mull)

Exchange Spa Grand Opening Enhances Quality of Life for Warfighters at the Tip of the Spear

May 8, 2025

The new spa is an important part of the Exchange’s effort to prioritize the well-being of military personnel by offering services that help boost morale.

Silvia Sasan head shot with Where Heroes Work text.

Where Heroes Work: Silvia Sasan, Office Assistant, Redstone Arsenal

May 7, 2025

The military spouse’s fondest memories come from the flexibility the Exchange offered when her children were young.

129 Years of Family Serving Family: Joyce Wynn, Fort Jackson

May 6, 2025

The 15-year associate and military spouse has worked in a variety of roles and received strong support from her teammates–including during one day when she went in to labor while at work.

Exchange Earns Military Friendly® Employer Designation for Commitment to Military Community

May 6, 2025

This marks the 16th year the Exchange has been honored in the nonprofit/government category.

<b>Sue Antonello,, visual merchandiser at Fort Novosel, was named Public Affairs Representative of the Year. At left is Fort Novosel Exchange General Manager Patricia Murauskas.</b>

Seven Associates Recognized with End-of-Year Public Affairs Awards

May 5, 2025

Each year, associates worldwide serve as volunteers for the Public Affairs Representatives (PAR) program, administered by the HQ Public Affairs team. This program encourages associates to share and monitor media coverage relevant to the Exchange through social and local media outlets respective to their installations.

The Associate Value Proposition: The Exchange’s Promise to You

May 5, 2025

The Exchange is introducing a new Associate Value Proposition to underscore the Exchange’s unwavering commitment to recruiting and retaining the very best of the best.

OPERATION: Call Out—Europe Region

May 16, 2022

The hard work and dedication to our service men and women provided by Adam Butcher, Jennifer Symonds and Sonia Sterchele are outstanding. Their efforts to continuously find new ways to provide that extra customer care are appreciated, and we are proud to have them on the Europe team!

OPERATION: Call Out—Eastern Region

May 16, 2022

Eastern Region is proudly recognizing Antonia Canfield, Artago Robinson and Tim Seymour for their contributions and support of the Exchange Mission. Their focus on customer service is a priority, and it shows in the results! Thanks for all you do!

OPERATION: Call Out—Central Region

May 16, 2022

Doaa Hassan, Amber Jackson and Carmen Robles are truly outstanding associates who are passionate about enhancing the customer experience. They represent the superior teammates we have across the entire Central Region. They show great enthusiasm in their work and strive to exemplify our core values daily. We are honored to have them on our team and thank them for representing Central Region.

OPERATION: Call Out—Western Region

May 16, 2022

Western Region recognizes Grace Olayba, Amy Jones and Robert Trevino for their outstanding hard work and unwavering dedication to our customers.

Eight Years and 7,000 Miles Later, Bagram Exchange Associates Reunite at Dan Daniel

May 16, 2022

Shelly Reinert and Ahmad Shoaib Sadeqi first worked together in 2014 at the Bagram Air Base Exchange in Afghanistan. Now, nearly 7,000 miles from where they first met, they are teammates again, this time at the Dan Daniel Distribution Center (DDDC) in Newport News, Virginia.

From the Director/CEO: Saying Goodbye to a Hero, Robert C. ‘Bud’ McFarlane

May 13, 2022

Team Exchange, On Thursday, May 12, a distinguished member of our extended Exchange family, President Ronald Reagan’s former National Security Advisor Robert C. “Bud” McFarlane, passed away at the age of 84. As a Naval Academy graduate, combat Veteran, White House Fellow, respected diplomat, Cold War strategist and devoted husband, father and grandfather, Bud answered…

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Service Award Winners for April

ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

#Flashback Friday: The Legend of the ‘aafesburger’—and the Woman Who Created It

Exchange Spa Grand Opening Enhances Quality of Life for Warfighters at the Tip of the Spear

Where Heroes Work: Silvia Sasan, Office Assistant, Redstone Arsenal

129 Years of Family Serving Family: Joyce Wynn, Fort Jackson

Exchange Earns Military Friendly® Employer Designation for Commitment to Military Community

Seven Associates Recognized with End-of-Year Public Affairs Awards

The Associate Value Proposition: The Exchange’s Promise to You

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