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…

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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…

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.

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.

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!

Show Us Your Veterans Day Pictures!

November 7, 2024

Whether your store is honoring those who have served or you’re marching in a parade, send us we your Veterans Day pictures for a special Flickr album.

#WhereHeroesWork Video: LaFaye Miller, Services Business Manager, Fort Sill Exchange

November 6, 2024

A military spouse of 39 years, Miller was comforted by the knowledge that the Exchange was able to provide her husband the things he needed when he deployed.

129 Years of Family Serving Family: Pat Pinto, JBMDL

November 5, 2024

The logistics assistant has done a lot in her 42 years at the Exchange–including being part of the team that set up a mobile field Exchange in New York City to support rescue workers after the 9/11 attacks.

Managing Intense Emotions in the Moment

November 4, 2024

Sometimes emotions can become so intense that they begin to affect our daily lives. The good news is that we can learn emotional regulation—how to handle these emotions in a healthy way.

Ribbon cutting at the Veterans Resource Center.

Offutt Air Force Base BX Enhances Support for Veterans and Families with New Resource Center

November 4, 2024

Designed to support active-duty service members and their families stationed at Offutt AFB, the center also serves to encourage Veterans to settle and build their futures in Nebraska

ICYMI: Benefits Info, Nourishing Young Heroes and Much More

November 1, 2024

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

Supporting the Future: Retired Employees Association Celebrates Legacy and Expands Impact

October 31, 2024

The AAFES Retired Employees Association (AREA) is poised to strengthen its mission of supporting the interests of the Exchange, its retirees and the communities they serve.

What You Need to Know About Your Benefits Elections

October 31, 2024

Associates are encouraged to review their existing benefit elections and decide whether election changes are right for them. All elections made will become effective Jan. 1.

Join the Exchange’s 2024 CFC Campaign to Support Charities of Your Choice

October 30, 2024

Through CFC, associates may make one-time or recurring monthly contributions to an eligible charitable organization. Contractors and retirees can also donate

An Exchange school meal program associate serves schoolchildren a tray of food.

Exchange School Meal Program Provides Nutrition for Nation’s Youngest Heroes

October 30, 2024

Since 1955, the Exchange has been nourishing the next generation through its school meal program, ensuring that military children overseas have nutritious breakfasts and lunches while giving their military parents peace of mind.

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