Exchange Opens First Food Truck in Poland, Bringing a Taste of Home

October 16, 2025

In a significant step toward enhancing Quality of Life at remote locations, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service celebrated the grand opening of its first food truck in Poland.

Photo of Exchange Assistant Inspector General Ashley K. Guerra, with American flagt in background.

IG Does Not Share Your Info Without Your Permission

October 16, 2025

At the Exchange IG office, every complaint is taken seriously and overseen with professionalism and care.

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…

Two Soldiers Carrying AAFES bags while leaving PX in austere brick building

#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.

Exchange and military leaders at the new Atomic Cafe at Patrick Space Force Base.

‘Atomic Java’ Opens to Support AFTAC at Patrick SFB Exchange

July 30, 2024

The café/unattended retail unit improves the quality of life for the Air Force Technical Applications Center, which has a 24/7/365 mission.

Pictured: A forklift and stacks of boxes on a truck-trailer bed.

Okinawa, Yokota Bakeries Unite to Keep Operations Rolling After Breakdown

July 29, 2024

When the oven at the Okinawa bakery went down in June, its sister plant at Yokota Air Base stepped in to assist.

ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

July 26, 2024

In case you missed it, here’s a link to this week’s coverage.

Illustration featuring four 1984 Olympics military gold medal winners.

#FlashbackFriday: Going for the Gold With Olympics Connections in Exchange History

July 26, 2024

From the Exchange Post archives, a look at Exchange family connections to the Olympics as well as ways the Exchange has supported the Games.

Show Us Your 129th Anniversary Photos for a Special Flickr Album!

July 25, 2024

Let’s see if we can beat last year’s record for photos.

Fort Drum Exchange Expands Restaurant Lineup with Panera Bread

July 25, 2024

This is the third Panera opened by the Exchange on a military installation.

Exchange Celebrates 129 Years of Serving Military Community

July 25, 2024

Every day, the Exchange upholds this history of support by living up to its “We Go Where You Go” motto, providing the best comforts and tastes of home wherever Soldiers, Airmen and Guardians serve.

#WhereHeroesWork Video: Judy Froeba, Fort Campbell Troop Mall Store Manager, Military Spouse

July 24, 2024

The Troop Mall store manager and military spouse appreciates the work-life balance that an Exchange career offers.

Pulaski Express store manager Ashlee Destajo in front of Hot Stuff Kitchen display.

Hot Stuff Cooking in the Kitchen: Expresses in Europe Get New Flavor

July 24, 2024

The Exchange’s newest quick-serve restaurant has been opening at Expresses across Europe, where customer response has been strong to the latest tastes of home.

Head shot of Exchange Senior Vice President of Audit Kevin Iverson.

Audit/IG SVP Kevin Iverson Looks Back on a 44-Year Government Career, Including 16 at the Exchange

July 24, 2024

A long career with the Air Force Audit Agency led Iverson to the Exchange, where he has found a camaraderie that he will miss when he retires this summer.