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For Deployed Marines, ‘We Bring the Store to Them’

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / September 21, 2020 /

Rodeos bring supplies to deployed service members who do not have regular access to an Exchange store. The Erbil Exchange rodeo team is made up of three associates who gather the items, which are requested by the Marines. From personal hygiene products, laundry detergent, snacks and protein powders, the supply list for the rodeo varies each time.

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ICYMI: The Week that was in the Exchange Post

By Loyd Brumfield / September 18, 2020 /

This week in the Exchange Post, the critical work of Exchange truck drivers was highlighted as part of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Exchanges along the Gulf and East coasts took action to prepare for Hurricane Sally and the Kadena Exchange was a big winner as three military families each won $10,000 shopping sprees. In…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Starbucks officials cut the ribbon on the Exchange’s 100th Starbucks retail licensed location Sept. 17 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. From left, Ronny Rexrode, Vice President, Food and Theater Operations, Exchange; Shelly Armstrong, Western Region Senior Vice President, Exchange; Aaron Koransky, Vice President, Licensed Store Business Development, Operations & Strategy, Starbucks; Matt Kress, Senior Manager, Global Responsibility, Starbucks, Col. Skye Duncan, JBLM Garrison Commander; and Mike Einer, JBLM Exchange General Manager.

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Celebrates 100th Starbucks Location

By Robert Philpot / September 17, 2020 /

“Understanding ‘nobody can soldier without coffee,’ the Exchange continues to aggressively expand access to this familiar taste of home.”

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September’s Customer Shoutouts: These Associates Rock!

By Robert Philpot / September 16, 2020 /

These associates epitomize the meaning of ‘customer service!’

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Marine Alters His Routine … And Takes Home a $10,000 Exchange Shopping Spree

By SSG Mark Kauffman / September 16, 2020 /

The daily routines for Marines stationed at Camp Kinser have changed because of the impacts of COVID-19 across Okinawa. For precautionary measures, gyms and other non-mission essential facilities on Camp Kinser have been closed to minimize the spread of the virus and for Master Sgt. Jacob Hayes, a communications chief for the 3rd Supply Battalion,…

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An Anniversary to Remember ‘For the Rest of Our Lives’: Kadena Family Wins $10,000 Exchange Shopping Spree

By SSG Mark Kauffman / September 16, 2020 /

Shauna Federico and her husband, Jason, celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary family style by playing golf at Banyan Tree Golf Course on Kadena Air Base with their son Bryce, 12. They stopped at Subway located in the Kadena Air Base Olympic mini-mall to get a bite to eat before teeing off. She received a welcome…

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Exchanges Prepare for Hurricane Sally

By Chris Ward / September 15, 2020 /

As Hurricane Sally threatens the Gulf and East coasts, Exchange stores are ready to weather the storm. 2020’s hurricane season has been active—and the Exchange prepared for months ahead of the storms. Because of this planning, Exchanges in Mississippi, Alabama and Florida are well prepared to take care of the military communities in Hurricane Sally’s…

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Alan French

By Chris Ward / September 15, 2020 /

When he was 20, Alan French was working at a temporary agency and trying to find full-time employment. Now, 32 years later, French is the SVP of Supply Chain and Transportation in the Logistics Directorate. His wife, Dianna, also works for the Exchange in the Services, Food and Fuel Directorate

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Air Force Family Wins $10,000 Shopping Spree at Kadena Exchange

By Sabrina Beal / September 15, 2020 /

Subway’s Sip. Rip. Ultimate Trip sweepstakes is part of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s 125th anniversary celebration.  Prizes include family vacations, shopping sprees, gift cards, and more. Amanda Wagner is the fifth $10,000 shopping spree winner in Okinawa and the second on Kadena Air Base.

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Exchange Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

By Robert Philpot / September 14, 2020 /

“Even a simple ‘thank you’ can make all the difference, especially during this difficult and unprecedented time.”

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