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.

New Card Puts ‘Focus’ on Receiving Pay More Easily

June 26, 2025

The Focus Card is a Visa prepaid debit card that is available to all U.S. dollar-paid associates. Instead of receiving a paper check, associates with the card will have their pay loaded onto the card.

Four Vendors Named Exchange Supplier of the Year for 2024

June 25, 2025

“Our suppliers of the year stand out for bringing the best tastes of home to those who serve and have served,” said Danielle Pelland, Consumables vice president.

5 Express Stores Honored For Impulse Item Sales

June 24, 2025

Throughout fiscal 2024, Express stores worldwide competed in monthly competitions focused on impulse items. Here are the overall winners for the year.

Day or Night, the Express Keeps the Benefit Relevant

June 24, 2025

Through its Express stores, the Exchange keeps its “We Go Where You Go” promise, bringing a taste of home no matter the hour.

Nellis First in the Air Force to Approve Food Trucks in Munitions Areas

June 23, 2025

After months of coordination between the Exchange, 57th Wing leadership, weapons safety experts and legal advisors, Nellis became the first base in the Department of the Air Force to formally authorize food trucks to operate within explosive hazard zones—improving the quality of life for hundreds of Airmen on the east side of the installation.

The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

June 20, 2025

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

#FlashbackFriday: A Volcano and the Philippines Exchange’s Last Days

June 20, 2025

In June 1991, Mount Pinatubo erupted, causing heavy damage at nearby Clark Air Base. It was the second-largest eruption of the 20th century.

Fort Eisenhower Troop Store Marks 1st Birthday With Hot-Dog Contest

June 18, 2025

Shift Manager Yvonne Jones designed the contest to build morale between drill sergeants and AIT Soldiers.

Exchange Benefit Delivers $295M in Military Quality-of-Life Support

June 17, 2025

“With 956,000 active-duty troops—or 71%—living within 40 miles of an installation, the Exchange benefit makes a difference to Quality of Life for the military community,” Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull said.

JBSA-Lackland Exchange Holds MTI Appreciation Event for 350

June 17, 2025

The Military Training Instructors (MTI) Appreciation Event honored military training instructors for their exceptional work in training civilians to become Airmen. The event featured a DJ, giveaways, photo opportunities and meals provided by Panda Express.