The numbers tell the story of how the Exchange serves military communities around the world. Watch the latest “by the numbers” video here, and see how associates’ efforts make a tangible difference to Soldiers, Airmen, families…
One in a series honoring the Exchange’s 125 years of family serving family Because of his lineage at the Exchange, Steven Garcia of the Logistics Directorate brings a unique perspective to family serving family. Dating…
On Nov. 4, 1979, Iranian college students, who supported the Iranian Revolution, took over the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and held 52 American staff members who worked there hostage. The hostages were freed on Jan.…
One in a series honoring the Exchange’s 125 years of family serving family Casandra Winbush has worked for the Exchange for 19 years, but her connection to the organization goes much further back. Her father,…
Did an elephant once work at a post exchange? Well, yes. And he got paid in bananas and bread. In 1944, the PX officer of the Southeast Asia Command headquarters during World War II moved…
Every summer the Exchange celebrates the BE FIT lifestyle with the release of a specialty sales tabloid dedicated to keeping fit. This year, COVID-19 concerns caused Corporate Communications team members to pivot—and the result is…
The Exchange’s foray into name-brand restaurants came in 1977 when Baskin-Robbins opened its famous ice-cream shop at Edwards AFB, Calif. In 1984, Burger King became the first name-brand burger restaurant to join the AAFES family,…
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service dished up its first school lunches back in 1955 when school cafeterias opened on military installations in the United Kingdom. In 1980, the Exchange was designated the sole…
The Exchange Post celebrated the 125th anniversary in a big way this week, going all out with a series of messages of thanks from Director/CEO Tom Shull, senior leadership and celebrities. In case you missed…
For Lisa and Angela Comstock, the Exchange has always been a part of their lives.
