Exchange Opens First Food Truck in Poland, Bringing a Taste of Home

October 16, 2025

In a significant step toward enhancing Quality of Life at remote locations, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service celebrated the grand opening of its first food truck in Poland.

Photo of Exchange Assistant Inspector General Ashley K. Guerra, with American flagt in background.

IG Does Not Share Your Info Without Your Permission

October 16, 2025

At the Exchange IG office, every complaint is taken seriously and overseen with professionalism and care.

Photo of Jesse Tobar, Exchange Chief of Cybersecurity, with Cybersecurity Awareness Month graphic.

That Awkward Moment When Your Data Leaks…What’s Next?

October 15, 2025

First, don’t panic. Then, take these steps.

Vet for Life patch (Vet for Life on red white and blue shield) and "Salute to Service" over brown backgrund.

Reminder: Share How Military Service Shaped Your Exchange Journey

October 15, 2025

Associates who have served in the military are invited participate in an upcoming video series to showcase how their service prepared them for the work they do today.

Exchange Launches Virtual Wall of Honor to Celebrate Military-Connected Associates

October 14, 2025

To honor military-connected associates, the Exchange is creating a virtual Wall of Honor.

Telling the Exchange Story—In Pictures, in Words, in Person

October 14, 2025

SSgt. Gomez writes articles, press releases and communication plans for the Air Force and the Exchange His favorite part of the job is photography—which he didn’t get into until 2017.

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The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

October 10, 2025

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…

Two Soldiers Carrying AAFES bags while leaving PX in austere brick building

#FlashbackFriday: 1992—The Beginning of the Balkans Mission

October 10, 2025

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…

Exchange Milestones graphic (drawing of flag planted on mountain).

Service Award Winners for September

October 9, 2025

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.)

Fort Gordon logistics assistant Marjorie Purcell at her desk.

Fort Gordon Associate Celebrates 50 Years—And Then Some

October 9, 2025

Currently a logistics assistant, Marjorie Purcell has done a lot at the Fort Gordon PX. And her Exchange history dates to before 1975.

Joan Gonzalez, Helen Radenheimer, Alexander Gonzalez, Marne Gulde, Justin Williams, Helen Brock, Lillian Pena, Kristjana Tummenelli, Zuleika Pena and Ling Baskowitz are ready to work at the Tyndall AFB Exchange.

Resilient Exchange Managers, Associates Begin Cleaning Up After Tyndall AFB Hurricane

October 18, 2018

The cleanup from Hurricane Michael has started at Tyndall AFB’s Exchange.

Tom Shull: Exchange Leaning Forward to Meet 2018 Strategic Objectives

October 16, 2018

Director/CEO Tom Shull says the Exchange team at all levels has done a remarkable job in leaning forward to accomplish our seven 2018 strategic priorities.

This mobile field Exchange is set to arrive Oct. 15 at Florida's Eglin AFB to help with recovery efforts at the severly damaged Tyndall AFB 90 miles away.

Exchange Deploys MFE to Assist with Hurricane Recovery Efforts in Florida

October 15, 2018

A mobile field exchange is in Florida to help in Hurricane Michael relief efforts.

Hurricane Michael Update: Severe Damage at Tyndall Exchange

October 12, 2018

Exchange stores Tyndall AFB, Fla., sustained severe damage after the installation took a direct hit from Hurricane Michael.

Butler Express Manager Toru Kiyan practices a basic style of Okinawa Kempo called “Seisan.”

Through Karate, Camp Foster Express Manager Finds Success at His Job

October 12, 2018

This Express manager applies his karate lessons to his Exchange job. Find out how.

Hourly Associates Get Close-Ups of New Performance Plan

October 11, 2018

The Exchange is ready to implement the new Hourly Performance Management Program. Read what associates think.

Toppled gas pumps at Kadena AB on Okinawa.

Pacific Typhoon Scored Only Minor Damage on Exchanges in Japan

October 10, 2018

Pacific typhoon only scores minor damage to Exchange facilities in Japan.

An Airman at Hurlburt Field, Fla., buys a cooler to prepare for Hurricane Michael.

‘We Are Definitely Ready:’ Exchange Braces for Hurricane Michael

October 9, 2018

Before the latest hurricane to threaten the Eastern Region even had an official name, the Exchange team put the wheels in motion to support Soldiers, Airmen, military families and first responders in harm’s way.