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Joint Base Lewis-McChord installation and Exchange leaders cut the ribbon on the renovated Pendleton Express convenience store.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Unveils $3.2 Million Upgrade to Pendleton Express

By Travis Day / August 15, 2024 /

The upgrade includes JBLM’s first Hot Stuff Kitchen restaurant and second Hunt Brothers Pizza, along with an expanded Snack Avenue and new walk-in cooler/freezer section.

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Kiosk in unidentified Exchange mall.

Own a Business or Have a Product to Sell? The Exchange Wants You

By Travis Day / August 8, 2024 /

A variety of businesses leverage the Exchange’s international operations to connect with military shoppers and strengthen readiness and resiliency, including small concessionaires, artists/engravers, local restaurants and food trucks, mall storefronts and kiosks

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Head shot of Andrew Guerrero-Petty.

129 Years of Family Serving Family: Andrew Guerrero-Petty, JBER

By Travis Day / August 5, 2024 /

“Growing up, I remember going to the Exchange, but it wasn’t until I got older that I realized, ‘Wow, we literally are everywhere.’”

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Pictured: A forklift and stacks of boxes on a truck-trailer bed.

Okinawa, Yokota Bakeries Unite to Keep Operations Rolling After Breakdown

By Travis Day / July 29, 2024 /

When the oven at the Okinawa bakery went down in June, its sister plant at Yokota Air Base stepped in to assist.

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Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson associate Kryzia Ceja at the Hillberg Ski Area snack bar cash register.

JBER Express Shift Manager Steps Up to Support the Slopes at Hillberg Ski Area

By Travis Day / July 11, 2024 /

When a vital Quality-of-Life facility at Alaska’s Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson ran into problems providing food service to its patrons, command turned to the Exchange for help. Exchange associate and Army Veteran Kryzia Ceja answered the call.

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JBER Expands Dining Lineup with Self-Service Kiosk from Dolce Bakery

By Travis Day / June 27, 2024 /

Dolce was founded in 2016 by Alaska native Bobbi Lee Jewett as a mobile espresso trailer and has grown to include catering, wholesale, subscription boxes and self-contained kiosks.

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BRIDGE Special Emphasis Group and Exchange Leaders Share Perspectives in Juneteenth Celebration

By Travis Day / June 18, 2024 /

The Exchange’s African American Heritage special emphasis program BRIDGE (Building Resources in Diversity Growth of Employees), led by Chief Operating Officer and Executive Champion Marla Randolph, hosted a Teams meeting June 13 to share perspectives on what Juneteenth means.

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Exchange Celebrates Grand Opening of $15.7 Million Express at Fort Irwin

By Travis Day / May 30, 2024 /

Fort Irwin cut the ribbon on a new $15.7 million, 14,000 square-foot Express on May 29, bringing new food options, services and more to one convenient location

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Exchange HEROES Group Hosts National Poppy Day Remembrance Event

By Travis Day / May 23, 2024 /

In its fifth year, the observance of National Poppy Day at the Exchange recognizes associates who have served and honors all who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their Nation

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Camp San Luis Obispo Opens First Unattended Retail Unit

By Travis Day / May 22, 2024 /

The original home of the California National Guard, Camp San Luis Obispo is about 60 miles north of Vandenberg SFB, which oversees its Exchange operations.

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