The Week That Was in the Exchange Post
ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.
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#FlashbackFriday: A Volcano and the Philippines Exchange’s Last Days
In June 1991, Mount Pinatubo erupted, causing heavy damage at nearby Clark Air Base. It was the second-largest eruption of the 20th century.
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Fort Eisenhower Troop Store Marks 1st Birthday With Hot-Dog Contest
Shift Manager Yvonne Jones designed the contest to build morale between drill sergeants and AIT Soldiers.
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Exchange Benefit Delivers $295M in Military Quality-of-Life Support
“With 956,000 active-duty troops—or 71%—living within 40 miles of an installation, the Exchange benefit makes a difference to Quality of Life for the military community,” Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull said.
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JBSA-Lackland Exchange Holds MTI Appreciation Event for 350
The Military Training Instructors (MTI) Appreciation Event honored military training instructors for their exceptional work in training civilians to become Airmen. The event featured a DJ, giveaways, photo opportunities and meals provided by Panda Express.
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Feeding Thousands: Bragg PX Dishes Out Support for President’s Visit
With a week’s notice, the Fort Bragg Exchange team scheduled 22 food trucks and vendors to support an estimated 20,000 Warfighters, family members and civilian visitors, serving about 5,000 meals during the celebration.
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Team Exchange Celebrates Army’s 250th Birthday
The Army threw a big bash for its milestone birthday—and the Exchange welcomed partygoers with revelry, relevancy and much-needed relief from the sweltering heat.
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Send Us Your Army Birthday Photos for a Special Flickr Album!
Happy 250th birthday to the U.S. Army! The Army will celebrate this milestone on June 14, a date Exchange associates celebrate worldwide. Send us pictures from your store’s celebration!
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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Paul Trocki, Fort Eisenhower
The Army Veteran talks about deploying to Iraq, relating to young Soldiers and supporting the Fort Eisenhower community after a hurricane.
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