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.

ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

October 1, 2021

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

#FlashbackFriday: Some Slices of Pizza’s History at the Exchange

October 1, 2021

Pizza is very popular at the Exchange. But not so long ago, it was considered a novelty.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Associate Retires—On Her 40th Anniversary With the Exchange

October 1, 2021

Diane Pagel has served in many positions and at many stores during her long Exchange career.

Mobile Field Exchanges in High Demand as Installations Welcome Afghan Guests

September 30, 2021

MFEs have long been critical to bringing the comforts of home to Warfighters deployed all over the world. And in recent months, these 53-foot stores on wheels have taken on even greater relevance to military missions.

126 Years of Family Serving Family – Charles Wells, Offutt Air Force Base

September 30, 2021

Charles Wells’ official job title is senior hardlines associate at Offutt Air Force Base, but he’s a jack-of-all-trades with a can-do attitude who can do just about everything in the store.

126 Years of Family Serving Family – Roszele Catanch, Shaw Air Force Base

September 28, 2021

Roszele Catanch, a sales associate also known as “Ms. Sue”, has been building customer relationships at the Exchange for 41 years. You might even find her singing a song about what the Exchange offers.

Exchange Cosmetics, Jewelry Vendors set to Dazzle with Glam Virtual Conference Starting Oct. 4

September 27, 2021

During the 2021 Glam Virtual Conference, Oct. 4-8, associates can learn about new trends in cosmetics, fragrances and jewelry.

Kirtland Associates Promote Exchange, Receive Gratitude at National Guard Group’s Conference

September 27, 2021

When a conflict prevented an HQ-based Exchange representative from attending a National Guard support group’s annual conference in Albuquerque, the Kirtland Air Force Base Exchange was called on to step in. It wound up being a mutually beneficial experience.