Capt. Clark Goes Above and Beyond for the Exchange Team

One in a series highlighting service members assigned to the Exchange

Who he is: Capt. Marquis Clark, Transportation Officer, Logistics Directorate.

Years of experience: 14 years of service in the Army. Clark has been with the Exchange since June 2023.

Why he joined the Army: Clark was seeking fulfillment and direction when he decided to join the Army.

“I was searching for a sense of purpose and a skill that would transfer to the civilian sector,” Clark said. “My original plan was to do a four-year enlistment contract. The opportunity to travel and experience different cultures, along with many other benefits, turned that plan into a full career.”

What he does in the Army: Clark is a logistics officer, and his basic branch is Transportation.

“I’m responsible for planning, developing and directing logistics operations,” Clark said. “I ensure integration of the functions of supply, transportation and maintenance to the point of need.”

His role at the Exchange: “At the Exchange, I work in the Logistics Directorate as a transportation officer, very similar to what I do for the Army.” Clark said. “It’s still planning, developing, and directing logistics operations.  At the Exchange, though, what is being transported and how the logistics are planned and handled are different, and it’s good to gain that civilian perspective in my career.”

Being part of the Exchange family: Clark says that being part of the Exchange has been eye-opening.

“I’ve enjoyed learning about all the intricacies and attention to detail each of the directorates place on improving the Quality of Life for our service members and their families both past and present,” Clark said. “When I return to the Army force, I look forward to sharing all of the great things the Exchange does for our military personnel and their family members, in addition to all of the creative ways they do it.”

Family Serving Family: To Clark, the Exchange core value of “Family Serving Family” is personal.

“To me, that speaks to the level of pride and care a person has within to go above and beyond for those closest to them, which is an ideal taken on by the entire Exchange family” Clark said.

“I’m often reminded of a great example of this when I reflect on being deployed, whether it be in Kuwait, Honduras or Afghanistan.  The Exchange gave me the ability to purchase my favorite candy (Mike & Ikes), which boosted my morale because I had something to remind me of home. I’ll always be in debt to those associates who volunteer to travel around the world to ensure that service members, like me, have that same feeling of home.”