The Week That Was in the Exchange Post
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…
Read More#FlashbackFriday: 1992—The Beginning of the Balkans Mission
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…
Read MoreService Award Winners for September
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.)
Read MoreFort Gordon Associate Celebrates 50 Years—And Then Some
Currently a logistics assistant, Marjorie Purcell has done a lot at the Fort Gordon PX. And her Exchange history dates to before 1975.
Read MoreWhat Tort Claims Are—and Your Role in Preventing Them
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.
Read MoreOPERATION: Call Out—Pacific Region
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!
Read MoreOPERATION: Call Out—Europe/SWA Region
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!
Read MoreOPERATION: Call Out—Eastern Region
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!
Read MoreOPERATION: Call Out—Central Region
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.
Read MoreOPERATION: Call Out—Western Region
Western Region recognizes Teresa Thayer, Marcus Mincey and Paxton Newburg for their outstanding hard work and unwavering dedication to our customers.
Read MoreLATEST NEWS
Exchange 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 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.
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.
Read MoreVideo: YOU Are a Force Multiplier Who Drives Mission Success
The Exchange’s Digital Media Networks team has produced a video that highlights the Exchange’s many force multipliers for mission success.
Read MoreFour Stores Win COO X Award for Operational Excellence
Winners are selected based on criteria including earnings, MILITARY STAR® usage, gross margin return on investment and inventory variance.
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