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.

2015 Exchange Annual Report Released

August 29, 2016

The 2015 annual report is now available for viewing. The report acknowledges the tremendous achievements made by the Exchange team throughout 2015 and chronicles many achievements in the exchange system’s landmark 120-year history.

These Associates Rock, Customers Say

August 18, 2016

Priscilla Sangalang Overseas Region/Andersen AFB, Guam Great customer service was recognized today by Air Force Maj. Butler stationed here on Andersen AFB. He said that Priscilla’s customer service is exceptional. Every time he comes shopping at our store, she provides outstanding customer service from entering the store until he checks out. She never rushes through…

15 Years Later, Vivid Memories Remain from Serving Downrange Warfighters

August 16, 2016

Since the 9/11 terror attacks, more than 4,500 associates have deployed voluntarily to Southwest Asia and the Middle East to serve troops fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. They returned home with amazing tales of the sights, smells and dangers in lands most Americans only saw on TV. From Ground Zero to Iraq Take Steve Williams, for…