MSG Caleb Barrieau

Making Sure Troops Have Comforts of Home—No Matter How Far From Home They Are

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / February 20, 2025 /

Brooks, who is approaching 21 years in the Army and has been with the Exchange about six months, knew from a young age that he wanted to serve in the military.

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The Exchange Hosts Super Bowl LIX Championship Tailgate Party in Germany

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / February 11, 2025 /

More than 700 people attended the event, which featured music, games, giveaways and the game live-streamed in high definition on a 20-foot LCD screen.

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Donald Howell, Stuttgart Food Court Manager

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / December 10, 2024 /

His family has deep military roots–and many Exchange connections.

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Exchange, USO Celebrate Tastes of Home at Kaiserlautern Military Community Thanksgiving Event

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / December 3, 2024 /

The Exchange worked with the United Service Organizations (USO) to express gratitude to military members in the Kaiserslautern Military Community.

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An Exchange school meal program associate serves schoolchildren a tray of food.

Exchange School Meal Program Provides Nutrition for Nation’s Youngest Heroes

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / October 30, 2024 /

Since 1955, the Exchange has been nourishing the next generation through its school meal program, ensuring that military children overseas have nutritious breakfasts and lunches while giving their military parents peace of mind.

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Strengthening Ties: Exchange, DeCA Senior Leaders Tour Gruenstadt Bakery

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / October 2, 2024 /

The Exchange recently hosted Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Senior Enlisted Advisor Master Gunnery Sgt. Anthony D. Polk during a tour of its Gruenstadt bakery. Sgt. Maj. Ashley N. Ikegwuonu, the Exchange’s Europe/Africa/Southwest Asia senior enlisted advisor, accompanied Polk. This was the first visit to the Gruenstadt plant for both senior leaders.

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New Restaurant Brings Fresh Mediterranean Flavors to Katterbach Army Base

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / September 26, 2024 /

Erdinc Gyros House is the latest in a long-running tradition from its owner’s family, which has served Mediterranean cuisine at U.S. military bases across Germany for more than 25 years.

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‘I’m incredibly excited to start this new chapter’

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / September 5, 2024 /

SGM Ikegwuonu serves as a key liaison between Exchange leadership, local commands and the military community in the region.

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New Europe/SWA/Africa Commander Gets a Look at Vital Operations at Germersheim DC

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / August 21, 2024 /

Col. Everett “Bud” Lacroix praised the distribution center team’s commitment and noted their critical role in supporting military operations.

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Exterior of Camp Bondsteel Exchange building in 2024.

Camp Bondsteel Exchange Celebrates 25th Anniversary Amid NATO Mission’s Milestone

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / August 19, 2024 /

Nestled amid the serene landscapes of the Balkans, Camp Bondsteel has stood as a symbol of resilience and commitment, providing crucial support to the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) mission.

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