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Understanding Exchange Strategic Priorities: Increase MILITARY STAR Portfolio
The Exchange Credit Program (ECP) has ramped up initiatives for 2017 to meet the strategic priority, “increase MILITARY STAR portfolio.” First, the ECP is working across directorates to prepare for the new Veterans online shopping benefit that starts Veterans Day, Nov. 11. On that day, the Exchange will welcome home potentially 13 million honorably…
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Celebrity Endorsements Bring Excitement to Veterans Online Shopping Benefit
Celebrities visiting Exchange facilities is nothing new, but a recent visit to HQ by retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell and actor Mark Wahlberg stirred up quite a crowd. Wahlberg and Luttrell came to the Exchange HQ in Dallas to present a new sport nutrition brand, Performance Inspired. Both men paired up with Tom Dowd, former…
Read MoreExchange Welcomes Col. Scott McFarland as Europe/SWA Region Commander
SEMBACH, Germany – U.S. Army Col. Scott McFarland assumed command of the Exchange’s Europe/Southwest Asia region during a July 13 ceremony. As commander, McFarland is responsible for Exchange operations and support throughout Europe, including countries at the tip of the spear, such as Poland, Romania and Bulgaria. The Middle East, including Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait,…
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The Importance of the Exchange Blue Shirt
Holloman AFB Store Associate Elena Carter not only understands the meaning of Family Serving Family, she is also aware of the difference her blue Exchange shirt makes on Soldiers, Airmen and their families.
Read MoreCheck Out Aetna’s New Website
While you’re learning your way around, under the “Stay Healthy” section, you can take your health assessment in one simple sitting. Also under “Stay Healthy,” find information about how you and your family can earn Health Incentive Credits. Associates with individual coverage can earn up to $250 and those who cover dependents can earn up…
Read MoreStudents Win $29,000 in Scholarships from AREA
Congratulations to these exemplary students for winning $29,000 in college scholarships from the AAFES Retired Employees Association. Since the scholarship program started in 1985, AREA has awarded nearly $716,000 to 337 Exchange dependents who were graduating from high school. Click on each of the pictures to read about the exemplary students.
Read MoreThe High Cost of Internal Theft
Last year, 1,082 associates stole $832,000 worth of merchandise from Exchange stores. Now, the associates, if convicted, face time in federal prison because the Exchange is part of the U.S. government. Loss Prevention Directorate leaders vow that the remaining losses are actively being pursued by investigators. Sticky-fingered associates face getting fired, risk future employment with…
Read MoreAttention: Associates with Prudential Long Term Care
There have been address changes for physical mail and payments. Send all physical mail to P.O. Box 13410, Pensacola, Fla. 32591. Direct premium payments to P.O. Box 12331, Pensacola, Fla. 32591. If Prudential premiums are deducted from your payroll check, you don’t need to take any action.
Read MoreChanges Coming to 401(k) Plan
In September and October, funds offered by the Exchange 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan will change. Around Sept. 8, Fidelity will transfer balances in the “Freedom K” Funds to new “Freedom Class K” Funds. The Class K Funds will become the default target date funds for the 401(k) plan. Around Sept. 22, Fidelity will merge Fidelity…
Read MoreWhistleblowers: Protected by Law from Retaliation
What to blow the whistle on some wrongdoing? Know that federal law protects you from retaliation. Read more.
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