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.
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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Stephanie Schroeder, Production Supervisor, Gruenstadt Bakery
Schroeder began her career at the Gruenstadt bakery as a dough mixer on the bun line. After 23 years, she is now the production supervisor and is enjoying every minute.
Read MoreCamp Foster Associate Celebrates 25 Years of Service and is Still Going Strong
In 1996, Isuteru Oshiro’s father encouraged her to work for the Camp Foster Exchange in support of U.S. Marines. Twenty-five years later, she believes that was one of the best decisions she’s ever made.
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 MoreFort Carson Exchange Celebrates Freedom Fest With a Bang
The Fort Carson team provided materials such as insect repellent, camping chairs, and energy drinks for Soldiers and their guests who came to the fest.
Read More#FlashbackFriday: The Scoop on Ice Cream and the Exchange
July is National Ice Cream Month, so here’s a look at the role ice cream has played in Exchange history.
Read More125 Years of Family Serving Family – Mary Edu, West Coast Distribution Center
The West Coast Distribution Center outbound manager has served the Exchange for 20 years—surrounded by her work family and her literal family.
Read MoreExchange’s 2020 Mission Report Chronicles Unprecedented Support of Military Communities During Pandemic
The Exchange is giving Warfighters, military families and stakeholders an inside look at efforts to serve those who serve during the COVID-19 pandemic with the release of its 2020 Mission Report.
Read MoreICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post
This week in the Exchange Post, the Exchange is making big moves at the ‘Big Four’ Army installations; the Exchange approaches a Veteran/military spouse hiring milestone and is honored for “championing Veteran initiatives”; a West Point Cadet arrives for an internship; BE FIT Ambassador Roy Montez goes live at Fort Leonard Wood, which is also…
Read MoreFlashback Friday: Arnold joins Exchange associates for a movie premiere in Bosnia
The first installment of the Exchange Post’s #FlashbackFriday series takes us back to 2002, when Exchange associates in Bosnia got to see the world premiere of a movie, accompanied by that movie’s big star. Big in more ways than one – the star was Arnold Schwarzenegger. He was part of a USO entertainment tour in…
Read MoreU.S. Veterans Magazine Names Exchange Among the ‘Best of the Best’ for 8th Consecutive Year
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine on its 2021 “Best of the Best” list. It is the eighth consecutive year the publication has so honored the Exchange for “championing Veteran initiatives.” “Veterans—both our shoppers and associates—are a key reason for the Exchange’s success in carrying out its…
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