Chris Ward
Hurricane Zeta blew ashore in the Gulf Coast overnight, packing high winds and heavy rain while damaging Exchange facilities in its path. Keesler AFB, which will reopen on Friday, bore the brunt of the storm as the canopy at the Express suffered wind damage and an Exchange trailer was blown over. Damage was reported at…
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Despite the official end of hurricane season rapidly approaching, Exchanges along the Gulf Coast are facing yet another major storm as Hurricane Zeta quickly moves toward shore. The Keesler AFB Exchange shut down at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Maxwell AFB is expecting high winds and rain and a possible delayed opening Thursday, and Hurlburt Field will…
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DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service Director/CEO Tom Shull received the Department of Defense Distinguished Service Award from the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) during the organization’s virtual fall meeting on Oct. 8. Since World War II, NDTA has provided a trusted environment where government, military and private sector professionals can collaborate toward…
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One in a series honoring the Exchange’s 125 years of family serving family As a member of the Arkansas National Guard and a senior at the University of Arkansas, Emmanuel Belt was not too certain what his life after graduation would look like. Just before he graduated, the Exchange made a recruiting visit to his…
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Thirty-six Camp Humphreys associates recently received recognition from garrison command for assisting Soldiers and their families in quarantine after PCS’ing to Camp Humphreys. Camp Humphreys General Manager Ann Yi as well as associates from the food court, main store, Human Resources, Distribution Center, Loss Prevention, Logistics, IT, help desk, contracting and the executive office volunteered…
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As Hurricane Sally threatens the Gulf and East coasts, Exchange stores are ready to weather the storm. 2020’s hurricane season has been active—and the Exchange prepared for months ahead of the storms. Because of this planning, Exchanges in Mississippi, Alabama and Florida are well prepared to take care of the military communities in Hurricane Sally’s…
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When he was 20, Alan French was working at a temporary agency and trying to find full-time employment. Now, 32 years later, French is the SVP of Supply Chain and Transportation in the Logistics Directorate. His wife, Dianna, also works for the Exchange in the Services, Food and Fuel Directorate
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As the pandemic began to worsen in the United States this year, Fort Meade central checkout supervisor Chaepun Taylor grew increasingly concerned for the safety of not only the military members she serves but for her co-workers on the front lines.
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To kick off the holiday shopping season early and protect service members and their families, the Exchange is rolling out 12 Weeks of Savings with a focus on contactless shopping. Because of COVID-19 related supply chain constraints affecting the retail industry, the Exchange is spreading out promotions to ensure the community can save safely. The…
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