COVID19
While October is Energy Action Month, energy efficiency is a year-round priority for the Exchange. Since 2015, energy costs are down nearly 6% across all CONUS buildings, which include distribution centers, headquarters and about 1,400 stores. Several measures have been taken to control costs, including upgrading fluorescent lighting to LEDs and installing lighting controls in…
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This week in the Exchange Post, the Exchange paid tribute to its contact center associates, who have weathered numerous challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, and associates at Camp Humphreys were honored for aiding quarantined Soldiers. In addition, a 16-year associate was named a 2020 All-Star Driver, the Exchange’s first Raising Cane’s opened at Fort Bliss…
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The Exchange’s Waco Distribution Center has recently implemented technology to keep associates safe. One of those measures is a new thermal temperature imaging system that has been deployed in the fight against COVID-19. It is in use in Waco and currently being installed at the West Coast DC as part of a pilot program. The…
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The Robins Air Force Base Exchange cut the ribbon on a brand-new Express on Sept. 15, offering Airmen and families a wider merchandise selection, more better-for-you snack and beverage options and a significantly expanded footprint compared to its 30-year-old predecessor. Housed in a new building fitted with the latest Express branding, finishes and fixtures, the…
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The Exchange is taking the lead as the 2020 ME3 Military Exchange Electronics Expo heads into uncharted territory. Buyers and electronics sales associates from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Navy Exchange Service Command, Marine Corps Exchange and the Coast Guard Exchange will huddle up online from Aug. 17-20 to discuss the latest sales…
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This past week, the Exchange Post highlighted several associates who exemplify the Exchange core value of family serving family. It also said hello to a new senior enlisted advisor in the Pacific, saluted an Exchange GM for service during the COVID-19 pandemic and provided a tour of new dental offices. In case you missed it,…
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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 an interactive solution putting BE FIT merchandise and tips at the military community’s fingertips. The final product is a 14-page,…
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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, opening 185 BKs throughout the world on Army and Air Force installations. The first one was at Ansbach, Germany. Other…
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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 school feeding authority for the Army and Air Force. In 2019, the Exchange served 2.6 million meals in 76 Department…
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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 it, here’s a look at this week’s rundown in the Exchange Post: Watch Now! Words of Thanks From Director/CEO…
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