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.

Corporate Learning Team Revitalizes Virtual Training

May 9, 2022

Whether associates are taking a two-hour course or a 90-second microlearning nugget, the Exchange’s corporate learning team wants learners to feel like virtual classes are giving them the same results they’d get in a classroom.

#FlashbackFriday: The Year the Exchange Got Into the Convenience Store Game

May 6, 2022

This week’s Express seminar made Flashback Friday curious about the roots of the Express, which took us back to the ’70s and the beginnings of the Shoppette.

From the 2022 Express Seminar: Basket-Building Contest for 2022

May 6, 2022

A key topic at the Express seminar is also the basis for a new contest.

Watch Now! Video Gives a Preview of What’s Coming to Expresses in 2022

May 6, 2022

What new candy, snacks, beverages and innovations are headed for Expresses in 2022? A new-initiatives video, which debuted this week at the Express seminar in Orlando, Florida, provides a preview.

Eastern Region SVP Bob White Looks Back on 50 Years With the Exchange

May 5, 2022

Eastern Region SVP Bob White was honored with a surprise celebration at the Express seminar in Orlando, Florida.

From the 2022 Express Seminar: Supplier of the Year Awards Honor Strong Partnerships

May 4, 2022

Five companies who have had strong partnerships with the Exchange, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, were honored at the Supplier of the Year Awards on Wednesday at the Express seminar in Orlando, Florida. “Thank you for being all in to support the Exchange, our military customers and getting the word out to Veterans about their…

On Flickr: See Pictures From the 2022 Express Seminar

May 4, 2022

It’s the Exchange’s first in-person event in nearly three years, and there are dozens of photos coming in from the seminar.

Virtual Toolbox Makes Store Operations Information Accessible to All Associates

May 3, 2022

For associates in the field, keeping up to date and informed on Store Operations information is getting easier and faster, thanks to the introduction of the virtual toolbox on MyApps.aafes.com, which was announced this week at the Express Seminar.

From the 2022 Express Seminar: See Who Won the Hunt Brothers, Rock Your Sales Contests

May 3, 2022

Two CONUS Expresses shared a slice of the pie in the Hunt Brothers How ‘Bout a Pizza Contest

Watch Now! Express Seminar ‘By the Numbers’ Video Shows What Customers Counted on in 2021

May 3, 2022

Want to know how many gallons of gas Express stores sold in 2021? How about the most popular candy at the stores? Or how many BE FIT items were sold at Expresses last year? The answers are all in the By the Numbers video that debuted at this week’s Express seminar in Orlando, Florida.