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The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

October 10, 2025

This week in the Exchange Post, Director/CEO Tom Shull honors contact center teams for Customer Service Week; Chief Operating Officer/EVP Marla Randolph celebrates stellar associates in the latest OPERATION: Call Out; and Services and Food SVP Denise Hunter talks about what’s ahead for her team. Also, a Fort Gordon associate hits the 50-year mark; the…

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#FlashbackFriday: 1992—The Beginning of the Balkans Mission

October 10, 2025

In October 1992, the 212th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) unit was alerted for deployment to Zagreb, Croatia’s capital, in support of Operation Provide Promise, a U.N. relief mission to aid refugees coming into the country from Bosnia-Herzegovina. Almost simultaneously, Exchange Europe received a request for support of the 300-member unit. Planning began immediately and…

Exchange Milestones graphic (drawing of flag planted on mountain).

Service Award Winners for September

October 9, 2025

The Exchange Post recognizes associates who have made it to the 1-year, 5-year-, 10-year and beyond marks in their Exchange careers. (Updated with August recipients.)

Fort Gordon logistics assistant Marjorie Purcell at her desk.

Fort Gordon Associate Celebrates 50 Years—And Then Some

October 9, 2025

Currently a logistics assistant, Marjorie Purcell has done a lot at the Fort Gordon PX. And her Exchange history dates to before 1975.

What Tort Claims Are—and Your Role in Preventing Them

October 8, 2025

A tort is a civil wrong that leads to one party being injured, leading to legal lability. Here’s how vigilance can prevent tort claims.

OPERATION: Call Out—Pacific Region

October 8, 2025

Mark Molinos, Virna Narita and Philip Anthony Freed represent the “Best of the Best” from the Pacific Region. Our teams continue to provide amazing customer experiences for our service members, retirees and their families. We could not be prouder of what they do daily. Their actions reflect great credit upon themselves and the Pacific Region. Pacific Pride!

OPERATION: Call Out—Europe/SWA Region

October 8, 2025

Silvana Querinuzzi, Anne Marie T. Johnson and Manish Nai provide outstanding hard work and dedication to our service men and women. 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/Southwest Asia team!

OPERATION: Call Out—Eastern Region

October 8, 2025

Eastern Region proudly recognizes Joe Evans, Traniece Davett and Anna Geraneo for their contributions and support of the Exchange Mission. The focus on customer service is a priority, and it shows in the results! Thanks for all you do!

OPERATION: Call Out—Central Region

October 8, 2025

These Central Region associates understand the meaning of Family Serving Family and Serving the Best Customers in the World. They go above and beyond to ensure the Exchange is providing service and a taste of home no matter where they serve. Thank you, Karah Zinski, Gail Martin and Santos Valdez.

OPERATION: Call Out—Western Region

October 8, 2025

Western Region recognizes Teresa Thayer, Marcus Mincey and Paxton Newburg for their outstanding hard work and unwavering dedication to our customers.

Day or Night, the Express Keeps the Benefit Relevant

June 24, 2025

Through its Express stores, the Exchange keeps its “We Go Where You Go” promise, bringing a taste of home no matter the hour.

Nellis First in the Air Force to Approve Food Trucks in Munitions Areas

June 23, 2025

After months of coordination between the Exchange, 57th Wing leadership, weapons safety experts and legal advisors, Nellis became the first base in the Department of the Air Force to formally authorize food trucks to operate within explosive hazard zones—improving the quality of life for hundreds of Airmen on the east side of the installation.

The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

June 20, 2025

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

#FlashbackFriday: A Volcano and the Philippines Exchange’s Last Days

June 20, 2025

In June 1991, Mount Pinatubo erupted, causing heavy damage at nearby Clark Air Base. It was the second-largest eruption of the 20th century.

Fort Eisenhower Troop Store Marks 1st Birthday With Hot-Dog Contest

June 18, 2025

Shift Manager Yvonne Jones designed the contest to build morale between drill sergeants and AIT Soldiers.

Exchange Benefit Delivers $295M in Military Quality-of-Life Support

June 17, 2025

“With 956,000 active-duty troops—or 71%—living within 40 miles of an installation, the Exchange benefit makes a difference to Quality of Life for the military community,” Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull said.

JBSA-Lackland Exchange Holds MTI Appreciation Event for 350

June 17, 2025

The Military Training Instructors (MTI) Appreciation Event honored military training instructors for their exceptional work in training civilians to become Airmen. The event featured a DJ, giveaways, photo opportunities and meals provided by Panda Express.

Feeding Thousands: Bragg PX Dishes Out Support for President’s Visit

June 16, 2025

With a week’s notice, the Fort Bragg Exchange team scheduled 22 food trucks and vendors to support an estimated 20,000 Warfighters, family members and civilian visitors, serving about 5,000 meals during the celebration.

Team Exchange Celebrates Army’s 250th Birthday

June 16, 2025

The Army threw a big bash for its milestone birthday—and the Exchange welcomed partygoers with revelry, relevancy and much-needed relief from the sweltering heat.

ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

June 13, 2025

ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post This week in the Exchange Post, Exchange Chief Operating Officer/EVP salutes star associates in the latest edition of OPERATION: Call Out; the Army prepares to celebrate a landmark birthday and the Exchange has been a part of that journey; and the Army Emergency Relief CEO shows…

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The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

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Service Award Winners for September

Fort Gordon Associate Celebrates 50 Years—And Then Some

What Tort Claims Are—and Your Role in Preventing Them

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