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The Exchange at 125: We Gave Berlin Residents a Much-Needed Lift

By Robert Philpot / July 7, 2020 /

The Exchange served Army pilots during the first crisis of the Cold War.

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The Exchange at 125: Transitioning to a Civilian Leader

By Robert Philpot / July 6, 2020 /

The West Point and Harvard Business School graduate and former CEO of consumer and retail companies brought extensive experience to the Exchange during a time of fiscal uncertainty.

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The Exchange at 125: A Famous Private Told Customers About Exchange Benefits

By Robert Philpot / July 6, 2020 /

Beetle Bailey loved the Camp Swampy PX.

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ICYMI: The Week that was in the Exchange Post

By Loyd Brumfield / July 2, 2020 /

This month, the Exchange is kicking off its 125th Anniversary celebration, and the Exchange Post is joining in in a big way. Beginning the first week of July and continuing throughout the year, the Exchange Post will spotlight some of the associates who make the Exchange special in daily profiles that highlight what family serving…

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The Exchange at 125: From a Little Frontier Room Sprang One of America’s Largest Retailers

By Robert Philpot / July 2, 2020 /

The DoD’s largest retailer grew out of a little room on the prairie.

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COVID-19 Heroes: Fort Jackson Commanding General Honors Exchange Team

By Loyd Brumfield / July 1, 2020 /

When COVID-19 forced recruits at Fort Jackson to remain on base for an extra seven weeks after they completed their training, they had nowhere to go and little to do. The recruits, rather than go on to their next duty stations, were ordered to stay put after the Army issued a no-movement order in the…

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The Exchange at 125: Meet the Founder of Today’s Exchange

By Robert Philpot / June 30, 2020 /

Rudimentary post exchanges of the late 1800s evolved into today’s Army & Air Force Exchange Service.

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Jeff Craven, Real Estate Directorate, HQ

By Robert Philpot / June 30, 2020 /

“The Exchange’s mission of serving those who serve has resonated with my family for years and is very important to us.”

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Penny Shadick, Customer Experience Associate, Fort Lee

By Marisa Conner / June 30, 2020 /

“What I like best about working for the Exchange is that it keeps me connected to other military spouses in my customers and co-workers.”

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Friyay! Weekly Social Media Giveaways Are A Big Hit with Shoppers

By Robert Philpot / June 30, 2020 /

So far this year, more than 75,000 shoppers have entered Free Friday giveaways—a 55% increase from this time last year.

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