The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

May 2, 2025

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

#FlashbackFriday: 1988—the First Frank’s Franks Opens

May 2, 2025

The hot-dog stand, which had locations worldwide, was an Exchange-exclusive restaurant that evolved from earlier hot-dog stands.

Exchange Expanding The Home Depot Assortment Beyond Major Appliances

May 1, 2025

Authorized Exchange shoppers in CONUS can now access The Home Depot’s branded online page at ShopMyExchange.com. The expanded assortment includes power tool sets, outdoor power equipment, grills, garden tools, ceiling fans and much more.

Exchange Protection Plan Award Winners Announced

May 1, 2025

First-, second- and third-place winners were chosen for achieving the highest attachment rates. One store achieved a 21.64% attach rate.

Exchange Celebrates Top Vendors With Force Multiplier Awards

May 1, 2025

Merchandising recognized vendors in Hardlines, Softlines and Consumables categories; SFD recognized three restaurants and two concessions.

Words From the Director/CEO: Force Multipliers for Mission Success in 2025

April 30, 2025

The Exchange’s 2025 priorities are fully focused on maintaining the family, sustaining the family and investing in the family—being there with service members and their families, and making sure that they have the support required to achieve success.

We Go Where You Go: Watch a New ‘Tip of the Spear’ Video

April 30, 2025

See how the Exchange lived up to its “We Go Where You Go” motto in 2024.

Top Winner, Four Main Store Winners Announced in Exchange Safety Awards

April 29, 2025

The Robins/Moody Exchange was the top winner in the Exchange Safety Awards, which were announced this week. The awards are presented to the Exchange and the main stores in four categories with the highest reduction in recordable accidents compared with the previous year. This award honors the work that management and associates do in making…

Exchange Credit Program Announces 2024 MILITARY STAR® Challenge Cup Winners

April 29, 2025

The top store for the year earned a $1,000 prize and the coveted Challenge Cup.

Service eLITe Champion Award, UROC Award Honor Top Exchanges in Services Operations and Food

April 29, 2025

The awards went to Exchanges who excel at serving those who serve and providing tastes of home.

Exchanges Prepare for a Black Friday That’s Expected to See Crowds Return to Stores

November 23, 2021

“We had a great Veterans Day. That’s a good bellwether for Black Friday,” said Director/CEO Tom Shull. “Customers are coming back.”

KMC Exchange Hosts Bath & Body Works Grand Opening

November 22, 2021

The 1,632-square-foot Bath & Body Works is the latest store to open at the KMCC and the first overseas location on an Army or Air Force installation.

Okinawa DC Manager Retires After 40 Years of Service

November 22, 2021

Okinawa Distribution Center Manager Tomomi Kinjo has spent more than 35 of his 40 years with the Exchange at the distribution center.

ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

November 19, 2021

In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s coverage:.

Watch Now: See the Exchange’s Brand-New Korea Distribution Center and Bakery at USAG Humphreys

November 19, 2021

The Exchange opened the new Korea Distribution Center and bakery at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Nov. 19, making Humphreys home for Warfighters and their families and completing the nine-year Korea Exchange Transformation. Watch this video to learn more about the new facility and how Korea associates’ dedication made the transformation possible. Associates can also watch…

The Exchange’s Korea Distribution Center: A Brief History

November 19, 2021

Before the 2020 opening of the Exchange’s U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys distribution center, the Camp Market DC ensured Korea-area Exchanges had the items Warfighters and their families needed for more than 45 years.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Korea Distribution Center and bakery grand opening

Exchange Celebrates Opening of USAG Humphreys Distribution Center, Bakery

November 19, 2021

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service cuts the ribbon on a new, 255,800-square-foot distribution center and bakery Nov. 19 at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, the culmination of the Department of Defense retailer’s nine-year effort to make Humphreys home for Warfighters and their families.

Exchange Recognized as 2022 Military Friendly® Employer, Spouse Employer

November 18, 2021

The Exchange was designated a Top 10 Military Friendly® Spouse Employer among companies $5 billion or larger for 2022 by VIQTORY, publisher of Military Spouse and G.I. Jobs magazines. The recognition was the 10th earned by the Exchange, which also earned its 12th Military Friendly® Employer designation from VIQTORY this year.

KMC Exchange Hosts Baskin-Robbins Grand Opening

November 18, 2021

Service members and their families can once again enjoy the great flavors of Baskin-Robbins at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Exchange at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.