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.

126 Years of Family Serving Family – Wendy Shickles, Fort Leonard Wood

October 25, 2021

Because of Shickles’ leadership and initiative in supporting the military community during the pandemic, she was recognized as a “Hero on the Battlefield” and given a coin by Gen. Paul Funk, commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command.

ICYMI: The Week that Was in the Exchange Post

October 22, 2021

In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s coverage in the Exchange Post.

Pictured, a mobile exchange from Fort Gordon, Ga., stands ready to help troops deployed to Patrick AFB, Fla., during the Cuban missile crisis, 1962.

#FlashbackFriday: How the Exchange Provided Support During the Cuban Missile Crisis

October 22, 2021

For 13 tense days in October 1962, United States and the Soviet Union had a confrontation over Soviet ballistic missile deployment in Cuba. Throughout the crisis, Exchanges came together to provide support.

Exchange is ‘Performing Extremely Well,’ Shull tells ALA

October 20, 2021

At the 74th annual American Logistics Association annual conference, Army & Air Force Exchange Service Director/CEO Tom Shull shared an update on the Department of Defense largest retailer’s performance during the COVID-19 pandemic and its plans to preserve the hard-earned benefit.

IT Challenges Associates to Stay Alert During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 20, 2021

During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Exchange IT Directorate is helping associates learn how to protect themselves and shoppers against the “phishermen” of the digital sea.

Dr. Patrick Oldenburgh Discusses HR’s Role, the Value of Deployment and More

October 19, 2021

“HR is the primary driver in defining the associate experience from the very beginning to the very end.”

Operation Allies Welcome: How Exchange Regions are Supporting Installations’ Afghan Guests on Journey to U.S.

October 19, 2021

With help from Exchange headquarters, local commands and vendor partners, Exchanges are offering clothing, shoes, blankets, children’s toys, snacks, mobile phone accessories, hygiene products and other essentials as guests complete the necessary steps for resettlement in the United States.