The Week That Was in the Exchange Post
ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.
Read More#FlashbackFriday: The Korean War Begins, and the Exchange is There
The Korean War began 75 years ago this week. The Exchange responded quickly, supporting troops in South Korea and Stateside. Check out some historical photos.
Read MoreNew Card Puts ‘Focus’ on Receiving Pay More Easily
The Focus Card is a Visa prepaid debit card that is available to all U.S. dollar-paid associates. Instead of receiving a paper check, associates with the card will have their pay loaded onto the card.
Read MoreFour Vendors Named Exchange Supplier of the Year for 2024
“Our suppliers of the year stand out for bringing the best tastes of home to those who serve and have served,” said Danielle Pelland, Consumables vice president.
Read More5 Express Stores Honored For Impulse Item Sales
Throughout fiscal 2024, Express stores worldwide competed in monthly competitions focused on impulse items. Here are the overall winners for the year.
Read MoreDay or Night, the Express Keeps the Benefit Relevant
Through its Express stores, the Exchange keeps its “We Go Where You Go” promise, bringing a taste of home no matter the hour.
Read MoreNellis First in the Air Force to Approve Food Trucks in Munitions Areas
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.
Read MoreThe Week That Was in the Exchange Post
ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.
Read More#FlashbackFriday: A Volcano and the Philippines Exchange’s Last Days
In June 1991, Mount Pinatubo erupted, causing heavy damage at nearby Clark Air Base. It was the second-largest eruption of the 20th century.
Read MoreFort Eisenhower Troop Store Marks 1st Birthday With Hot-Dog Contest
Shift Manager Yvonne Jones designed the contest to build morale between drill sergeants and AIT Soldiers.
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Exchange Partners with DoDEA to Help Kids Return to School Safely
Mr. Toshiro Sakumoto, an Army & Air Force Exchange Service tractor trailer driver at the Okinawa Distribution center, delivers sanitizing and personal protective equipment to Bob Hope Primary School in Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2020. (Courtesy photo) With more than 75% of students who attend Department of Defense Education Activity schools across the…
Read MoreWorld War II-Era Exchange Associate Receives Fort McCoy Cheer-Up
In late July, Morrison’s relative, Jo Morstatter, said Lola was looking for a “cheering up” because the COVID-19 pandemic has kept visitors to a minimum all year. It also seemed Morrison’s health was diminishing, and Morstatter knew how much Lola loved Fort McCoy and serving there.
Read More125 Years of Family Serving Family – Chaepun Taylor
As the pandemic began to worsen in the United States this year, Fort Meade central checkout supervisor Chaepun Taylor grew increasingly concerned for the safety of not only the military members she serves but for her co-workers on the front lines.
Read MoreExchange Launches 12 Weeks of Savings for Holiday Shopping
To kick off the holiday shopping season early and protect service members and their families, the Exchange is rolling out 12 Weeks of Savings with a focus on contactless shopping. Because of COVID-19 related supply chain constraints affecting the retail industry, the Exchange is spreading out promotions to ensure the community can save safely. The…
Read MoreICYMI: The Week that was in the Exchange Post
This week in the Exchange Post, Director/CEO Tom Shull provided a midyear update, saluting Exchange associates’ resiliency and innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the Exchange and Army Installation Management Command are continuing their legacy of partnership to strengthen Army recruiting, retention and readiness. And for the first time in 41 years, the MILITARY…
Read More125 Years of Family Serving Family – Nick Cucinello, Camp Zama
One in a series honoring the Exchange’s 125 years of family serving family From the day he was born at Travis Air Force Base, Nick Cucinello has spent his life surrounded by service members. His father retired from the Air Force after serving more than 25 years on active duty. As a child, one of…
Read MoreExchange Nourishes Warfighters’ Children With Healthy, Safe School Meals
DALLAS – As the 2020-21 school year gets under way, the Exchange is committed to providing nutritious meals to Warfighters’ children in a safe, secure, sanitized environment, whether students are dining in person or grabbing their food to go. Almost all Department of Defense Education Activity schools in the Pacific and a handful in Europe…
Read MoreWiesbaden Exchange Shopper Takes Home $10,000 Shopping Spree
Emily Jennings was dining with her family on the day she won. Her son pulled the game tab off his brother’s drink, revealing a $10,000 Exchange shopping spree.
Read MoreAssociates Learn About Voting Rights During POWER Lunch-and-Learn
“One hundred years ago, our grandmothers fought for our right to vote, and others after them have taken up the mantle to fight for further expansion of voting rights. It is our responsibility now to use that right.”
Read More125 Years of Family Serving Family – Luz Abilar, Nellis Air Force Base
Luz Abilar, who is now a computer operator at the Nellis Air Force Base Exchange, was crowned Ms. PHAX in 1981 after her store manager at the Clark Air Base Exchange encouraged her to participate. She was the last to hold that title before the pageant was discontinued.
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