COVID19

COVID-19 Heroes: From Guam to Okinawa, the Exchange Supports Medical Task Force

By SSG Mark Kauffman / June 12, 2020 /

Even with COVID-19 restrictions in place, the Camp Foster Exchange made sure to give a heroes welcome to the 102 Sailors and Marines from the 3rd Medical Battalion returning from supporting the USS Theodore Roosevelt in Guam.

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COVID-19 Heroes: Exchange Honors Graduating Seniors at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

By Loyd Brumfield / June 5, 2020 /

With graduation ceremonies sidelined, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service recognized teen associates at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson with a special ceremony.

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COVID-19 Heroes: Exchange Honors Grads at Fort Hood

By Loyd Brumfield / June 1, 2020 /

In a year of COVID-19 disruption marked by canceled proms and sports events – not to mention classes – the Fort Hood Exchange Employee Association sent high school seniors out on a celebratory note. Associates put together a plan on short notice, found a stage, created mock diplomas and handed out gift bags as the…

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COVID-19 Heroes: Fort Douglas’ Small Exchange Provides Giant Support to Deploying Soldiers

By Loyd Brumfield / June 1, 2020 /

Soldiers waiting to deploy in the fight against COVID-19 had few places to go to get much-needed food and supplies. But then the three-person crew at the Fort Douglas Express came to their rescue.

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Concessionaire Partners with Installation to Bring Pandemic-Specific Training to Fort Hood Barber Shops

By Robert Philpot / May 28, 2020 /

“I wanted them be comfortable, but at the same time know these guidelines are imperative to keeping your customers safe.”

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COVID-19 Heroes: Dispatch from Central Region

By The Exchange Post / May 27, 2020 /

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third month, Central Region Exchanges continue to maintain mission-essential support for Soldiers, Airmen and their families. At the 44 Army, Air Force, National Guard and Reserve installations the region serves, Exchanges are delivering safe, sanitized and secure shopping. Face masks, disinfectant and clear acrylic barriers between cashiers and customers…

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COVID-19 Heroes: FA, Keesler AFB Exchange Help New Recruits Soar

By Loyd Brumfield / May 27, 2020 /

COVID-19 concerns put a crimp in the Air Force’s funding to outfit the newest recruits who were sent to Keesler Air Force Base for Basic Military Training. That’s when the Exchange’s Finance & Accounting department stepped in to lend a helping hand.

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COVID-19 Heroes: Fort Polk Pizza Hut Delivers Smiles

By Loyd Brumfield / May 14, 2020 /

When options for finding hot meals were limited for personnel at Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital because of COVID-19 concerns, the Exchange’s Pizza Hut came through with deliveries.

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Personal Shopper Program Brings Comfort to Quarantined Troops

By The Exchange Post / May 13, 2020 /

“We hope this program brings Warfighters a sense of normalcy despite the uncertainty of the current situation.”

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COVID-19 Heroes: Dispatch from Eastern Region

By Marisa Conner / May 12, 2020 /

“We solve for yes. We do everything we can to help command.”

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