Chris Ward

Exchange Improves Quality of Life with DoorDash Launch

By Chris Ward / July 14, 2021 /

The Exchange is bringing tastes of home to service members and their families as DoorDash delivery service rolls out to several Army and Air Force installations.

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New Dashboard, Training Give Associates Tools for Improved Customer Service

By Chris Ward / June 22, 2021 /

With shoppers flocking back to Exchange stores worldwide, the organization is intensifying efforts to ensure the military community receives the best customer service. A new customer relations dashboard, which launched this year, shows the impact negative comments have on sales at each Exchange location. Store managers can view a breakdown of customer comments by region,…

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Emma-Jayne Cariglio, Whiteman AFB Express Manager

By Chris Ward / April 21, 2021 /

When Emma-Jayne Cariglio began working at the Whiteman AFB Shoppette, she wasn’t expecting it to turn into a career. Twenty years later, she is still with the Exchange as Shoppette manager at Whiteman.

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New $54 Million PX Shopping Center Opens at Fort Sam Houston

By Chris Ward / April 15, 2021 /

With the snip of a ribbon, a new era of shopping was launched at Fort Sam Houston as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service formally opened its shopping center.

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Mark Wahlberg Returns to ‘Chief Chat’ in Star-Studded, First-Anniversary Lineup

By Chris Ward / April 5, 2021 /

He’s back! Hollywood A-lister and businessman Mark Wahlberg will celebrate the first anniversary of “Chief Chat” with his second appearance on the Exchange’s military-exclusive Facebook live broadcast. “Chief Chat,” hosted by Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor, debuted in April 2020 at the onset of the pandemic to boost…

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Exchange Providing Employment Opportunities for Military Spouses at Fort Polk

By Chris Ward / March 30, 2021 /

A Fort Polk Quality-of-Life assessment last year determined that military spouse job opportunities in the surrounding area were lacking, especially for those seeking career employment commensurate with education. Many spouses also were seeking opportunities with flexible hours to allow them to spend more time at home. Working with installation leadership, the Exchange is promoting career…

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Exchange Director/CEO Recognizes Outstanding Public Affairs Representatives

By Chris Ward / March 11, 2021 /

Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull recently recognized five Public Affairs Representatives (PARs) for the stellar work in garnering installation-level coverage of the Exchange mission in 2020. The Exchange PAR program is critical for communicating the Exchange’s relevancy and mission to Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families. PARs work with the Exchange’s Dallas-based Public Affairs office to…

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Fort Bliss Military Clothing Manager Honored For Compassion, Care

By Chris Ward / March 4, 2021 /

For Fort Bliss Military Clothing Store Manager Bobby Upton, being recognized for assisting military families during times of sorrow was both an honor and a surprise. Fort Bliss Garrison Commander Col. Stu James presented his challenge coin to Upton on behalf of the Casualty Assistance Center. The Casualty Assistance Center ensures military families have support…

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Alonzo Oldham, Fort Campbell

By Chris Ward / February 18, 2021 /

One in a series honoring the Exchange’s 125 years of family serving family When Fort Campbell Exchange custodial worker Alonzo Oldham was hired at the Exchange cafeteria, he could never imagine that he’d still be with the organization 55 years later. “When I was young and heard of people on the job for 20 years,…

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2021 ProCamps Kick Off with Virtual Event for Military Resale Community Feb. 16

By Chris Ward / February 11, 2021 /

The Exchange, along with the military resale community and Procter & Gamble, will be hosting a virtual ProCamp that kicks off at 12:30 p.m. (CST) on Feb. 16. The event will feature a question and answer session with Washington Football Team defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones. Both players…

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