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Words From the Director/CEO: A Post-First Quarter Update on Exchange Priorities

By Tom Shull / June 10, 2024 /

Team, At the Retail, Food and Services Managers Conference in March, we talked about strategic priorities for 2024, which will build on the successes of recent years. The Exchange continues to move forward and grow stronger. The first quarter of fiscal 2024 has already seen strong results. Earnings were $77 million, up 12% over plan.…

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#FlashbackFriday: 1993—‘Granny Rambo’ returns from Somalia

By Robert Philpot / June 7, 2024 /

Pat Wood, the main store operations manager at Fort Hood at the time, earned the nickname “Granny Rambo” after she volunteered to the troubled East African country in February 1993.

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JBSA-Randolph Exchange Starbucks Associate Takes Top Area Prize in Barista Championship

By TSgt. Eli Smith / June 6, 2024 /

James Farmer’s job has its perks. He’s now an award-winning barista at the Exchange Starbucks on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

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COL Nelson Brings Wide Range of Experiences to the Exchange

By TSgt. Eli Smith / June 3, 2024 /

“I see AAFES [as] a great career path for those that want to serve, travel, build a successful career, raise a family, and any combination of those.” 

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Fort Eisenhower PX Unveils New $11 Million Troop Store

By Zach Wright / June 3, 2024 /

The 12,808-square-foot troop store provides a convenient shopping experience for Soldiers, students in advanced individual training and Airmen, Guardians, Sailors and Marines.

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MILITARY STAR Challenge Cup First-Quarter Winners Announced

By Marisa Conner / June 3, 2024 /

Stores are once again competing to increase their MILITARY STAR numbers—both new accounts and card usage—over the previous year.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / May 31, 2024 /

In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.

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Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine Visits NAS JRB Fort Worth BXtra

By Chris Ward / May 31, 2024 /

Irvine, an ardent supporter of the military, spent two hours posing for photos and signing autographs.

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#FlashbackFriday: An Exchange Initiative Helps Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan Phone Home

By Robert Philpot / May 31, 2024 /

In 2004, the Exchange launched an ambitious plan to deliver military Exchange Global Prepaid Phone cards to U.S Military men and women serving in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.

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Exchange Celebrates Grand Opening of $15.7 Million Express at Fort Irwin

By Travis Day / May 30, 2024 /

Fort Irwin cut the ribbon on a new $15.7 million, 14,000 square-foot Express on May 29, bringing new food options, services and more to one convenient location

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