ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

This week in the Exchange Post, a $15.7 million Express opens on one of the most remote military installations in CONUS; celebrity chef Robert Irvine visits NAS JRB Fort Worth; the Altus AFB and Fort Leavenworth Exchanges increase convenience for their communities with new food options.

Also, Junior ROTC students get a deep look behind the scenes at Yokota Air Base Operations; Exchange PRIDE gets ready to participate in a festival and parade in Dallas; and #FlashbackFriday goes back to 2004 for a look at an initiative that helped troops serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom stay in touch with their loved ones

In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s coverage. Click on the photos for the stories.

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

Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine Greets Fans at NAS JRB Fort Worth BXtra

Altus AFB Express Unveils First Quick-Serve Restaurant with Hunt Brothers Pizza

Fort Leavenworth Exchange Opens Unattended Retail Unit at Military Prison

Yokota Air Base Students See Full Scope of Exchange Operations During Tour

Exchange PRIDE Invites Associates to Participate in Dallas Pride Festival and Parade

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

Also, you can view a special Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month photo album on Flickr here. If you’d like to contribute to the album, send pictures to exchangepost@aafes.com and socialmedia@aafes.com. Please send photos as full-size jpeg attachments if possible.

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