March 2025

Service Award Winners for March

By Robert Philpot / April 7, 2025 /

In this new feature, the Exchange Post recognizes associates who have made it to the 1-year, 5-year-, 10-year and far beyond marks in their Exchange careers.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / March 28, 2025 /

ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.

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#FlashbackFriday: Pictures of the Exchange in Vietnam

By Robert Philpot / March 28, 2025 /

On Sept. 11, 1965, the first staff elements of the Vietnam Regional Exchange (VRE) began to arrive in the Southeast Asian country. The Exchange would have a presence there until 1975.

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Show Us Your Vietnam War Veterans Day Photos!

By The Exchange Post / March 27, 2025 /

Send us pictures of how your Exchange facility honored Vietnam Veterans during this year’s Vietnam War Veterans Day commemoration. We’ll include the photos in a special Flickr album.

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From the COO: Introducing the Serving Heroes Champion of the Week Campaign

By Marla Randolph / March 27, 2025 /

Today, the Exchange is launching S, an internal social media campaign highlighting associates whom customers have singled out for praise.

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Words From the Director/CEO: Honoring Heroes on Vietnam War Veterans Day

By Tom Shull / March 27, 2025 /

Team Exchange, April 30 will mark the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, which effectively ended the Vietnam War. Four American Exchange executives and about 35 Vietnamese associates and their families were among those who were evacuated from South Vietnam. More than two years earlier, on March 29, 1973, United States Military Assistance Command,…

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On a Roll: MILITARY STAR Card’s Value Hits the Road with Six New Wrapped Trailers

By Julie Mitchell / March 26, 2025 /

The trailers are on the road across the United States reminding service members, military families, Veterans and Department of Defense and Coast Guard civilians that the card, now powered by Discover, is the one card for their military lifestyle.

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Head shot of Michael 'Mac' McCracken with "129 Years of Family Serving Family" text.

129 Years of Family Serving Family: Michael ‘Mac’ McCracken, F.E. Warren AFB

By Karrington Bradley / March 25, 2025 /

McCracken’s father, a 31-year Air Force Veteran whose last command was at F.E. Warren, was part of the groundbreaking ceremony for the current F.E. Warren BX building. Since 2021, Mac has worked at the Exchange on the base where his father had such a rich history.

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Shaw AFB’s ‘Ms. Sue’ Catanch Celebrates 45 Years of Making Connections With Customers

By Robert Philpot / March 24, 2025 /

The customer experience associate, who started at the Seymour Johnson AFB Exchange and has been with Shaw since 1986, makes sure she gives customers an experience through her intercom announcements and unique sales style.

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The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / March 21, 2025 /

ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.

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