#FlashbackFriday: The Great-Grandmother Who Deployed—Twice
Fort Sill associate Lena Haddix deployed to Kuwait when she was 72 years old. The next year, she deployed to Iraq.
Kuwait
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OPERATION: Call Out—Europe/SWA Region
The hard work and dedication to our service members provided by Stanley Brooks, Stefania Matsumura and Deeptha Rasad are outstanding. Their efforts to continuously find new ways to provide that extra customer care are appreciated,…
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128 Years of Family Serving Family: Katharine Sanborn, End User Computing Tech, Kuwait
“I wanted to gain more professional experience, but I also saw the positive force the Exchange was for my mother, and I wanted to join the Exchange family,” says Sanborn, whose mother, a 27-year Exchange…
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After Three-Year Absence, Reel Time Theater Reopens Better Than Ever at Camp Buehring
For more than three years, Soldiers at Camp Buehring had been without a movie theater. Keeping in mind the importance of relaxation to troops’ morale, the Kuwait Exchange team worked closely with command to build…
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Popular Korean-inspired Restaurant Opens Third Location in Kuwait
Opening the Camp Arifjan location of Desert Diamond took more than four years because of the COVID pandemic. The perseverance of Exchange associates helped get it back on track.
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Exchange Opens Permanent Express in Kuwait
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service welcomed a major upgrade to Camp Buehring in Kuwait, opening a permanent Express building.
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#FlashbackFriday: 1991—How the First Kuwait PX Was Opened Within 96 Hours
Nearly 32 years ago, on March 6, 1991, Army Central Command for Desert Storm asked that a PX be established in Kuwait. Within 96 hours, the request became a reality.
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Outgoing SWA Regional Logistics Manager Recognized for Work With Army Transportation Brigade
Shortly before his redeployment to HQ, Artie Van Riper was awarded the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service by the commander of the 595th Transportation Brigade.
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With an Hour’s Notice, Kuwait Exchange Associate Sets up Rodeo for Marines Returning From Afghanistan
When Jessica Mack learned that members of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit would be landing in Kuwait after leaving Afghanistan, with only the possessions that would fit in their backpacks, she wasted no time in…
