124th Anniversary Month: See How Our Restaurants Looked Years Ago
Long before name-brand restaurants joined the Exchange family, we operated our own cafeterias, soda fountains and snack bars. We even invented our own “AAFES burger.”

Long before name-brand restaurants joined the Exchange family, we operated our own cafeterias, soda fountains and snack bars. We even invented our own “AAFES burger.”

“They are embracing something that will increase the value of the Soldier and contribute to their resiliency and relevance.”

Associates can turn to the report for the Exchange’s statements about how the organization, now in its 124th year, remains relevant to Soldiers, Airmen, families, military retirees and all honorably discharged Veterans

The Exchange has been, and always will be, all in for taking care of Warfighters.”

“This steadfast and loyal team keeps the 124-year-old shopping benefit alive and well.”

See pictures dating back to the Civil War and read text of the Exchange and its predecessors in the Exchange History Flickr Album. Nearly 13,000 views so far!

The Exchange appeared in comics throughout its 124 years.

“People today, like me, want to get in and get out and not have to wait in line. Personally, I love the self-checkout.”

“This is a unique opportunity to give our Nation’s future military leaders an inside look at the Exchange family and leave them with a positive lifelong impression.”

The first five years were definitely not easy. Just ask the prohibitionists.
