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One Year into the COVID-19 Pandemic: Heroes Serving Heroes Remains ‘Mission Critical’

By Tom Shull / March 15, 2021 /

One year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic changed our world. All of us have been affected. We have mourned the loss of friends and family as we have made changes to protect those we love. At the Exchange, we came together to quickly transform operations and serve those who serve when our support was needed the…

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ICYMI: The Week that was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / March 12, 2021 /

This week in the Exchange Post, service business managers in Germany delivered special thank-yous to concessionaires for their efforts during COVID-19 with a personal touch; teammates at the Pentagon Military Clothing store and the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph BX earned shout-outs from Board of Directors members; and a Charleys associate at the Yokota BX was…

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COVID-19 Heroes: Germany Services Team Delivers Personal Touch

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / March 11, 2021 /

More than 50 Exchange concessionaires at Baumholder, Kleber, Landstuhl, Vogelweh, Panzer and Ramstein received a thank you letter from Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull and Chief Operating Officer Jason Rosenberg—with a personal touch. The letter was sent to all Exchange service business managers to share with their concessionaires, but Kaiserslautern Military Community SBM Lani Chandler and…

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Exchange Director/CEO Recognizes Outstanding Public Affairs Representatives

By Chris Ward / March 11, 2021 /

Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull recently recognized five Public Affairs Representatives (PARs) for the stellar work in garnering installation-level coverage of the Exchange mission in 2020. The Exchange PAR program is critical for communicating the Exchange’s relevancy and mission to Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families. PARs work with the Exchange’s Dallas-based Public Affairs office to…

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‘My Instincts to Help Kicked in’: Yokota Associate Honored for Heroic Work After Off-Post Accident

By SSG Mark Kauffman / March 10, 2021 /

Mayumi Hongo was enjoying a day off Feb. 17 when she witnessed the aftermath of a serious vehicle accident off-post. Hongo, a Charleys associate at the Yokota BX, quickly noticed the car had a “Y” license plate, which indicated that it belonged to a U.S. service member. Hongo rushed to the aid of the driver,…

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Ed Hicks, EUR/SWA

By Loyd Brumfield / March 10, 2021 /

One in a series honoring the Exchange’s 125 years of family serving family. Ed Hicks retired from the Exchange on May 1, 2019, after a 38-year career. He wasn’t gone for long. When the Exchange called, looking to tap into his valuable experience, Hicks immediately said yes—deploying for a sixth time in his career to…

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Apply Now for AREA College Scholarships!

By Loyd Brumfield / March 9, 2021 /

For the 36th year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Retired Employees Association (AREA) is offering scholarships for the children of associates and military personnel assigned to the Exchange. Graduating high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited college or university have until March 31 to apply for the scholarships. This year,…

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Exchange Board Members Recognize Excellence at Pentagon Military Clothing Store and Randolph BX

By Marisa Conner / March 9, 2021 /

The Exchange’s Military Clothing store at the Pentagon had a special visitor Feb. 24—Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, a member of the Board of Directors. As the highest-ranking enlisted member of the U.S. Air Force, Bass serves alongside Board Chair Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel…

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Monday Motivation! BE FIT Live Workouts Return to Energize Fitness Regimens

By Loyd Brumfield / March 8, 2021 /

The Exchange’s weekly BE FIT Facebook live broadcasts are continuing in 2021, highlighting the Department of Defense retailer’s commitment to the readiness and resiliency of the military community. BE FIT ambassador Roy Montez and Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Sonja Berry, the Exchange’s director of Public Health and Food Safety, lead the live workouts Mondays…

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Panzer PX Hosts Pop-Up Read for Read Across America Day

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / March 5, 2021 /

In collaboration with the local U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart library, the Panzer PX hosted a pop-up event celebrating Read Across America Day on March 2. “This event was planned as a surprise for the children,” Store Manager Jessica Provan said. “We are always excited when we can bring smiles to our families.” Army & Air…

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