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 – Gloria Barros, Cannon Air Force Base

August 3, 2021

Gloria Barros’ passion for her job is evident, and her 35 years of service with the Exchange has only increased her enthusiasm.

Exchange Welcomes New Commander for Europe, Southwest Asia, Africa

August 2, 2021

“This is the start of an incredible journey,” Army Col. Don Nowlin said. “I’m looking forward to being the hub between our service members and Exchange associates.”

ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

July 30, 2021

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

Mobile field Exchange (in trailer), Salt Lake City, 2002.

#FlashbackFriday: ‘We go where you go’ took the Exchange to two Olympics

July 30, 2021

The Exchange’s “We go where you go” mission went for the gold in supporting troops at two Olympic Games in the U.S.

Camp Humphreys Associate Exemplifies Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier … Soldier for Life

July 29, 2021

Ralph Rusch, an assistant Express manager at Camp Humphreys, was recently recognized by James McConville, chief of staff of the Army, for representing the retirement community in South Korea and worldwide as a volunteer for for the Chief of Staff, Army Retired Soldier Council’s medical team.

Fort Hood Exchange Internship Preparing Soldier for Transitioning to Civilian Life

July 28, 2021

Army Spc. Chloe Roberts knows that transitioning to civilian life has challenges, but she’s preparing herself by interning at the Exchange’s Fort Hood store as an end user-computer technician through the Department of Defense’s Operation Warfighter (OWF) program