Marisa Conner

MILITARY STAR Annual Sweepstakes Pays Off $47,000 in Holiday Bills for Military Community

By Marisa Conner / March 21, 2024 /

Members of the military community had nearly $47,000 in bills paid off in the 10th annual MILITARY STAR Your Holiday Bill Is on Us sweepstakes, including five lucky grand-prize winners who had their entire balances wiped clean.

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Desert Storm Veteran Has $8,000 Holiday Bill Paid Off at Fort Eisenhower PX

By Marisa Conner / March 14, 2024 /

Retired Staff Sgt. James Mabry was a grand-prize winner in the 10th annual Your Holiday Bill Is on Us sweepstakes! He received his $8,000 prize at a presentation at the Fort Eisenhower PX.

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Small Pennsylvania Express Produces Big MILITARY STAR Numbers—Thanks to One Associate

By Marisa Conner / March 13, 2024 /

Despite the Moon Express’ small size, seemingly every customer walks out a new MILITARY STAR® cardmember, thanks to the Moon Express’ secret weapon: customer experience associate Laurie Pollard.

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128 Years of Family Serving Family: Payman & Arya Bidardel, FA HQ/Pulaski Barracks

By Marisa Conner / March 6, 2024 /

The father-son duo continue a family tradition at the Exchange that began with Payman’s father, Arya’s grandfather.

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Ten Associates Earn Recognition in 2023 Public Affairs Representative Program

By Marisa Conner / February 29, 2024 /

Associates serving as Public Affairs Representatives at each installation work all year long to share Exchange relevancy messaging with their community.

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Carlisle Barracks Exchange Opens Its First Two Unattended Retail Units

By Marisa Conner / February 28, 2024 /

The Exchange cut the ribbons on the new units on Feb. 9 and 23.

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Grafenwoehr Panda Express Opens with Nearly $23,000 in Sales First Day

By Marisa Conner / February 28, 2024 /

The restaurant didn’t open until 10:45 a.m.,, butcustomers began lining up before 9 a.m. to try favorites at the second Panda Express in Europe.

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Fort Liberty Exchange Cuts Ribbon on Panera with Drive-Thru

By Marisa Conner / February 26, 2024 /

The Fort Liberty Exchange welcomed Panera to the Smoke Bomb Hill food court. The better-for-you brand serves salads, sandwiches, breakfast, hot and cold beverages and more.

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Q4 Challenge Cup Leaders End Year on a High Note

By Marisa Conner / February 22, 2024 /

The winners of the yearlong contest will be announced at the Retail, Food and Services Managers Conference in March, but for now, check out the region winners for the final quarter of FY2023.

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Fort Belvoir Exchange Opens New Unattended Retail Unit for DEVCOM C5ISR Center

By Marisa Conner / February 12, 2024 /

The Fort Belvoir Exchange cut the ribbon on another unattended retail unit, which offers salads, wraps, fresh fruit, protein bars, breakfast burritos, cold beverages and more.

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