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…

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#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…

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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.)

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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.

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What Tort Claims Are—and Your Role in Preventing Them

October 8, 2025

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.

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OPERATION: Call Out—Pacific Region

October 8, 2025

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!

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OPERATION: Call Out—Europe/SWA Region

October 8, 2025

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!

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OPERATION: Call Out—Eastern Region

October 8, 2025

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!

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OPERATION: Call Out—Central Region

October 8, 2025

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.

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OPERATION: Call Out—Western Region

October 8, 2025

Western Region recognizes Teresa Thayer, Marcus Mincey and Paxton Newburg for their outstanding hard work and unwavering dedication to our customers.

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LATEST NEWS

Veteran for Life:
Sarah S. Woods

November 1, 2017

U.S. Army National Guard 1992 – 2000 Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic I joined the military to gain disciple and have them pay for my college. During my years of service, I’ve meet many new people, gained the discipline I was searching for and graduated from college. I joined the Army National Guard while I was…

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Leaders from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, the 502nd Air Base Wing, U.S. Army Medical Command and Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston break ground on the new 210,000-square-foot Exchange shopping center at Fort Sam Houston, expected to open in 2020.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Breaks Ground on New Exchange Shopping Center

October 13, 2017

Leaders from the Army & Air Exchange Service, the 502nd Air Base Wing, U.S. Army Medical Command and Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston took the first steps in making a new $54 million Exchange shopping center a reality during a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 13.

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Exchange Team Shows Heart and Resilience in the Wake of Devastating Hurricanes

October 5, 2017

Exchange capabilities and steadfast support have been on display in the past few months as our Nation has faced three devastating hurricanes, almost back to back.

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Commissaries Accepting the MILITARY STAR Card

Commissaries Begin Accepting the MILITARY STAR Card

October 5, 2017

To offer greater convenience to service members and their families and further strengthen funding of critical military Quality-of-Life programs, the military exchanges’ Exchange Credit Program is expanding acceptance of the MILTARY STAR card to Commissaries around the world. Leaders from the Defense Commissary Agency and the exchanges gathered at the Fort Lee Commissary, the first location to accept the card, to officially kick off the rollout during a ceremony Oct. 5.

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Patrick Air Force Base Exchange Store Manager Tamala McCoy presents Exchange leaders with special Patrick AFB coins to show appreciation for their visit after Hurricane Irma tore through the area. With McCoy, from left, are Director/CEO Tom Shull; Chief Operating Officer Dave Nelson; Aide to the CEO Sean Applegate; and Patrick Exchange General Manager James Clark.

‘I Can’t Thank You Enough For Holding Everything Together’

October 1, 2017

When civilian stores and restaurants in Hurricane Irma’s path closed or ran out of essentials, Exchanges across Florida were typically the last to close and the first to reopen, highlighting the organization’s  unique capabilities and tireless dedication to serving those who serve.

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Exchange Driver - Woman

First Exchange Female to Drive 1 Million Miles Accident Free

October 1, 2017

When Dianna Williams first began driving an 18-wheeler for the Exchange in 2001, reaching 1 million miles was far from her mind – she was focused on persevering in a male-dominated profession. Today, Dianna is being honored as the Exchange’s first woman driver to reach 1 million accident-free miles.

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Family Serving Family: From Airman to Exchange Associate: ‘It Just Fits’

October 1, 2017

Marcia Rhodes came home when she came to work at the Exchange.

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Important Hourly Pay Structure Changes

October 1, 2017

The face of retail is rapidly evolving due to changes in consumer shopping behavior. Providing an exceptional customer experience is essential to retain our current customers and to attract new shoppers.
These changes require the Exchange to execute innovative compensation programs to recruit and retain high performing customer-focused talent. The Exchange’s hourly associates are on the front lines, providing an exceptional customer experience.

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Understanding Exchange Strategic Priorities: Increase Sales And Profitability Per Square Foot In Concessions with PAM

October 1, 2017

How do service business managers and general managers determine which concessions will reside in Exchange malls and how much space they occupy?

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Every day is a different dress up day for associates in the the contact centers. Pictured is Decade Day.

Exchange Celebrates Customer Contact Center , VetVerify Contact Center Associates

October 1, 2017

Customer Service Week (Oct. 2-6) is recognized as a week to honor those associates behind the scenes who answer calls 24/7, ensuring Exchange customers receive the best possible experiences. It’s a familiar sight this time of year as Customer Contact Center associates enjoy special luncheons and events with senior leaders, all the while continuing to…

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