The Week That Was in the Exchange Post
ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.
Read More#FlashbackFriday: 1988—the First Frank’s Franks Opens
The hot-dog stand, which had locations worldwide, was an Exchange-exclusive restaurant that evolved from earlier hot-dog stands.
Read MoreExchange Expanding The Home Depot Assortment Beyond Major Appliances
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.
Read MoreExchange Protection Plan Award Winners Announced
First-, second- and third-place winners were chosen for achieving the highest attachment rates. One store achieved a 21.64% attach rate.
Read MoreExchange Celebrates Top Vendors With Force Multiplier Awards
Merchandising recognized vendors in Hardlines, Softlines and Consumables categories; SFD recognized three restaurants and two concessions.
Read MoreWords From the Director/CEO: Force Multipliers for Mission Success in 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.
Read MoreWe Go Where You Go: Watch a New ‘Tip of the Spear’ Video
See how the Exchange lived up to its “We Go Where You Go” motto in 2024.
Read MoreTop Winner, Four Main Store Winners Announced in Exchange Safety Awards
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…
Read MoreExchange Credit Program Announces 2024 MILITARY STAR® Challenge Cup Winners
The top store for the year earned a $1,000 prize and the coveted Challenge Cup.
Read MoreService eLITe Champion Award, UROC Award Honor Top Exchanges in Services Operations and Food
The awards went to Exchanges who excel at serving those who serve and providing tastes of home.
Read MoreLATEST NEWS
Associates Can Now Upload Vaccination Verification
With all federal employees required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 22, the Exchange has implemented a way for associates to attest to their vaccination status.
Read MoreLakenheath Exchange Scores a Collaborative Goal with Big-Screen Rob Gronkowski NFL ProCamp Event
When the Royal Air Force Lakenheath Exchange, about 80 miles northeast of London, hosted a virtual NFL ProCamp for military kids this summer, it went for the touchdown to do something special for Americans stationed at Lakenheath.
Read More‘I am ready to jump in to do anything I can to help our team’
Lt. Col. Michael Kolvachek’s goal during his command with the Exchange is to further empower and support teammates as they continue to serve military members and their families.
Read MoreICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post
In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s coverage in the Exchange Post.
Read MoreWhat to Know About Vaccination Requirements
On Sept. 9, President Biden issued an Executive Order on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. You may have questions about what the Executive Order means for you. The Exchange’s HR team has curated a list of frequently asked questions and responses. .
Read More#FlashbackFriday: Tracking MFEs Through Exchange History
Due to their high demand in assisting with Operation Allies Welcome (OAW), mobile field exchanges, known as MFEs, have received a lot of attention recently. In mid-September, all but two of the Exchange’s 11 U.S.-based MFEs were in active service, with seven of them helping installations provide essential support to at-risk Afghan guests while they…
Read MoreExchanges Will Welcome Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy
One of the most coveted trophies in college football will make the rounds at Exchanges in Texas and Oklahoma as part of the Exchange’s participation in the Lockheed Martin Commanders’ Classic presented by USAA
Read MoreExchange Celebrates Contact Center Associates
To celebrate Customer Service Week, which runs through Oct. 8, contact center team managers are celebrating with daily events designed to puts smiles on the faces of customer service associates.
Read MoreExchange Puts Human Energy into Conserving Electricity, Water
October is Energy Action Month, which promotes energy efficiency and smart use of resources. But the Exchange’s energy-saving actions aren’t limited to one month a year.
Read More‘I’m very excited to be a part of something so extraordinary’
As the region’s senior enlisted advisor, Gardner is the hub for communication between Exchange leadership, associates, service members and their families.
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