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ICYMI: The Week that was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / May 28, 2021 /

In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s coverage in the Exchange Post.

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A Return to Normalcy at Fort Jackson: Exchange Supports Basic Training Graduates, Guests

By Robert Philpot / May 27, 2021 /

The Fort Jackson Exchange has been a longtime partner in celebrating the Nation’s newest Soldiers as they graduate from the Army’s main basic training center at Fort Jackson. “Before the pandemic, graduation day was basically like Black Friday for the Fort Jackson Exchange,” said General Manager Common Orris. “The Soldiers were here, their families, friends,…

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Nellis Exchange Associates Receive Red Cross Honor for Live-Saving Actions

By Loyd Brumfield / May 26, 2021 /

PowerZone Supervisor Ikaipo Atienza and Customer Service Supervisor Alan Timbol were recognized for their actions in December, when they aided a military retiree who was found unconscious in the mall.

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Frank Cruz Jr.

By Robert Philpot / May 26, 2021 /

Frank Cruz Jr. is the last of six family members at the Presidio of Monterey Exchange. But the softlines department manager says he still gets to see family at work every day: “When you create a relationship with these customers, they tend to become like your family.”

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‘I’ve Enjoyed the Years I’ve Been Here’: Beloved Fort Benning Associate Retires After Nearly 50 Years

By Robert Philpot / May 25, 2021 /

When Rosa Bell’s husband joined the Army, she wanted a job where she could be near him. She had two strong prospects: Delta Air Lines in Atlanta, and the Fort Benning Exchange. The Exchange called first. That was in 1972, when Bell started as a part-time associate. “If you did well, they would make you…

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Store-to-Ship: Fort Buchanan Exchange Makes Ship-Side Delivery for USS Wichita

By Marisa Conner / May 24, 2021 /

When the USS Wichita docked in Puerto Rico on May 12, the Sailors were not allowed to disembark to go into town to shop because of COVID-19 protocols—but the Fort Buchanan Exchange brought the shopping to them.

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Aetna Launching New Online Wellness Program June 1

By Robert Philpot / May 20, 2021 /

Associates enrolled in the Department of Defense Non-Appropriated Fund Health Plan will get to experience a new-and-improved Aetna online wellness program starting June 1.

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Fort Belvoir Exchange Welcomes Senator to Veteran, Spouse Business Expo

By Robert Philpot / May 17, 2021 /

A May 1 shopping event for Veteran and military spouse-owned businesses outside the Fort Belvoir Exchange attracted notable guests: Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Garrison Commander Col. Joshua SeGraves. Thirty businesses owned by Veterans and military spouses participated in the Veteran Business Expo at the Fort Belvoir Exchange. The event was held in collaboration with…

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Exchange Heroes Recognized for Going Above and Beyond After Dallas Storm

By Julie Mitchell / May 17, 2021 /

Director/CEO Tom Shull is recognizing dozens of associates from IT, Real Estate, Merchandising and Human Resources for their around-the-clock heroic work after Winter Storm Uri severely damaged the Exchange’s headquarters in Dallas in February.

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ICYMI: The Week that was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / May 14, 2021 /

In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s coverage in the Exchange Post.

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