ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

August 1, 2025

ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.

#FlashbackFriday: The Recently Passed Star Who Once Performed at an Exchange Dance

August 1, 2025

And did it when she was one of the top recording stars in the United States.

2025 Obituaries, Transfers and Retirements

August 1, 2025

Updated through July 31.

<b>Celebrating the grand opening of Bath & Body Works at the Yokota Exchange are, from left: Yokota’s 374th AW Deputy Commander, Col Donovan Laskey
Yokota/Camp Fuji Exchange General Manager: Andrew Defelice
Yokota Main Store Manager: Evelyn Yamaguchi
BBW Pacific Area Manager:
Exchange Pacific Region Commander: Col Jason Beck

Yokota Exchange Opens First Bath & Body Works in Mainland Japan

July 31, 2025

“The Bath & Body Works store being the first in the mainland is such a great accomplishment,” said General Manager Andrew Defelice. “We’re excited to offer service members and their families a taste of home through this vendor.”

130 Years of Family Serving Family: Jimmie Burris, Fairchild AFB and Malmstrom AFB Exchanges

July 31, 2025

An Air Force son, Burris grew up with the Exchange–and will celebrate his 26th anniversary with the organization in August.

<b>The first of several tsunami threat maps, issued early Wednesday evening by U.S, Tsunami Warning Centers after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia, created tsuanmi possibilities through much of the Pacific Region.</b>

Tsunami Warnings Affect PAC Exchanges, But No Damage Reported

July 31, 2025

Pacific Region Exchanges escaped damage after a tsunami warning was issued for most of the region following a high-magnitude earthquake off the Russia coast, but operations were affected at several stores.

Now on Flickr: More Than a Thousand 130th Anniversary Photos!

July 30, 2025

We asked asked associates to try to break a record. And they did.

Exchange Opens Self-Serve 24/7 Store at Fort Leavenworth Maximum-Security Prison

July 30, 2025

It’s the 12th self-serve 24/7 store in the Military Corrections Complex that makes up the United States Disciplinary Barracks and Joint Regional Correctional Facility.

Retiring Chief Administrative Officer/EVP Looks Back on Exchange Career

July 30, 2025

After he finished active duty, the Navy Veteran entered the civilian world, which was where he met Tom Shull. Lozier joined the Exchange in 2012, months after Mr. Shull was named Director/CEO.

Closing Credits: Retiring ECP SVP Tommy Ward Reflects on Exchange Career

July 29, 2025

Ward’s more than 20 years at the Exchange have included multiple deployments.

130 Years of Family Serving Family: Tracey Bernard, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

July 22, 2025

The Burger King manager and military spouse has had a variety of food court and restaurant jobs during her 30 years at the Exchange.

Access Granted: Password Resets on the Go

July 21, 2025

The future of passwords is here, and it doesn’t involve hold music.

ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

July 18, 2025

ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.

#FlashbackFriday: Evolution of the Exchange—Post Traders and Canteens

July 18, 2025

After abolishing the sutler system in 1866, Congress authorized the establishment of post traders in 1867. Also in the late 19th century, officers at installations without post traders started social clubs called canteens. Both were precursors of the Exchange.

JBLM Unveils $2.8 Million Upgrade to North Express

July 17, 2025

The upgraded Express features nearly 9,020 square feet of interior shopping space as well as Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s first Chopz restaurant, its second Hot Stuff Kitchen, third Hunt Brothers Pizza and more.

Robert Chavis head shot with 130 years of Family Serving Family text

130 Years of Family Serving Family: Robert Chavis, Vilseck Rose Barracks

July 17, 2025

Not only is the Rose Barracks food court manager and 29-year associate a proud Army Veteran, but his commitment to service has never wavered since he hung up his uniform.

Misawa AB Cuts Ribbon on Hunt Brothers Pizza

July 16, 2025

Airmen and families at Misawa have a new place to grab a slice of home.

130 Years of Family Serving Family: Clifton Keen, Fort Rucker

July 15, 2025

The Triangle Express shift manager served 26½ years in the Army—and has served those who serve for 20 years at the Exchange.

Exchange Rises to 51st-Largest Retailer in U.S.

July 15, 2025

This is a notch above last year’s ranking, and it could not have happened without your dedication to serving those who serve and have served.

Connection With Customers Defines Fort Lee Associate’s 45 Years of Service

July 14, 2025

““When [customers] come into the store, they say, ‘Ms. Sau, I missed you. You make my day,'” says Sau Campbell, a Fort Lee Express customer experience associate who has spent most of her career at Fort Lee. “It makes me feel good hearing them say that.”