Loyd Brumfield

HR’s Management Development Program Provides Path to Advance

By Loyd Brumfield / December 2, 2020 /

The enhanced and revitalized Management Development Program builds impactful soft and technical skills.

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Fort Huachuca Soldier Wins $25,000 Vacation in Exchange’s Ultimate Trip Sweepstakes

By Loyd Brumfield / November 19, 2020 /

Pvt. Cade Davis won a $25,000 dream vacation in the Exchange’s Subway Sip. Rip. Ultimate Trip sweepstakes.

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Jun King and Ed Wood, HQ

By Loyd Brumfield / November 19, 2020 /

Jun King and Ed Wood met through a mutual Exchange friend more than 20 years ago.

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47,000 and Counting: Exchange Nears Hiring Goal for Veterans, Military Spouses

By Loyd Brumfield / November 17, 2020 /

The Exchange remains committed to providing careers for the military community as it closes in on its goal of hiring 50,000 Veterans and military spouses.

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COVID-19 Heroes: Fort Rucker Associates Honored for Protecting the Force

By Loyd Brumfield / November 5, 2020 /

In April, Fort Rucker command decided to implement temperature screenings in high-traffic buildings as well as to limit access to one entrance. The Exchange made space for screeners, but installation personnel conducted the screenings.

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Exchange Named Military Friendly Spouse Employer for 2021

By Loyd Brumfield / November 3, 2020 /

The Exchange has been named a Military Friendly® Spouse Employer for the ninth time by Viqtory Media, publisher of Military Spouse magazine. The designation recognizes employers that help military spouses develop their careers. The ranking looks at six criteria: hiring and onboarding; opportunity and advancement; culture and commitment; support and retention; policies and compliance; and…

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ICYMI: The Week that was in the Exchange Post

By Loyd Brumfield / October 30, 2020 /

This week in the Exchange Post, Hurricane Zeta damaged some parts of the Keesler Exchange but no injuries were reported, 52 winners had their layaway balances paid off in a surprise presentation as part of the Exchange’s Pay Away the Layaway, and the Exchange paid tribute to National Disability Employment Awareness Month. In case you…

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Scott and Rachel Montgomery, LG

By Loyd Brumfield / October 29, 2020 /

One in a series honoring the Exchange’s 125 years of family serving family. Scott Montgomery is proof of the ability to move up at the Exchange. He started his career as a warehouse worker, and he will finish as manager of the Exchange’s largest distribution center. “I’ve been looking back a lot lately, even back…

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ICYMI: The Week that was in the Exchange Post

By Loyd Brumfield / October 23, 2020 /

This week in the Exchange Post, Director/CEO Tom Shull shared the Exchange’s vision for preserving the benefit during the COVID-19 pandemic at the American Logistics Association’s annual convention, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Leanna Lester was introduced as the first food safety officer for the Pacific Region Headquarters, energy efficiency and cyber security were highlighted, and…

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Associates Urged to be Vigilant During Cyber Security Awareness Month

By Loyd Brumfield / October 22, 2020 /

The email that arrived in Exchange inboxes Oct. 5 seemed innocuous: “Effective as of September 15th, 2020 we released an updated Employee Handbook,” began the note purported to be from human resources. “Employees” were instructed to click on a link to provide an electronic signature. But it was a trick—and a test. Anyone who clicked…

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