SSG Mark Kauffman

Updated Express Brings More Convenience to Camp Butler Community

By SSG Mark Kauffman / December 20, 2023 /

The upgraded store includes a new quick-serve restaurant, two additional self-checkout registers and an updated layout.

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Exchange Celebrates New Donation Partnership with Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

By SSG Mark Kauffman / November 2, 2023 /

The partnership allows Exchange shoppers on U.S. Marine Corps bases in the Pacific Region to donate to the relief agency at checkout.

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Yokota Exchange Wins Best of the Pacific for Mainland Japan

By SSG Mark Kauffman / October 30, 2023 /

In 2023, the team built relationships with community partners, installation commanders and military families by conducting “Meet the Managers” events and more than 20 immersion tours with Group and Squadron installation commanders to provide them insight to the daily operation of the Department of Defense’s largest retailer.

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Osan Exchange Associate Earns Presidential Volunteer Service Award

By SSG Mark Kauffman / October 24, 2023 /

Yi, Tong-hun, an associate at the Osan AB Exchange food court, was recognized after completing more than 100 hours of volunteer service to support the 51st Force Support Squadron’s recreational program.

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Exchange Subways Team to Feed Hundreds of Boy Scouts Evacuated to Camp Humphreys

By SSG Mark Kauffman / October 18, 2023 /

When Camp Humphreys General Manager Vanessa Rowland received an order for 800 6-inch Subway sandwiches to feed hundreds of U.S. Boy Scouts who were temporarily being housed at the installation, she took immediate action and found a solution within hours.

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128 Years of Family Serving Family: Tyler Stampes, Kadena Exchange

By SSG Mark Kauffman / October 11, 2023 /

“I wanted to pursue a career in the retail field and the Exchange allowed me to serve the military community and pursue my passion in retail.”

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128 Years of Family Serving Family: Ryan Bolles, Camp Foster

By SSG Mark Kauffman / October 3, 2023 /

“I work at the customer service desk, and I love what I do. I get to ask our customers how they are doing and if I can help them, I have done my job.”

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128 Years of Family Serving Family: Timothy “TJ” Minchew, Kadena Main Store

By SSG Mark Kauffman / August 28, 2023 /

The Navy Veteran appreciated an exchange providing him with a taste of home when he served in Bahrain. As an associate, he appreciates the diversity and opportunities at the Exchange.

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127 Years of Family Serving Family: Damon Cantey, Camp Humphreys

By SSG Mark Kauffman / July 13, 2023 /

The Army Veteran used to serve Soldiers in a chow line. Now “I get to serve them in a different capacity as the PowerZone sales area manager.”

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Camp Humphreys Store Manager Set to Retire After More Than 30 Years

By SSG Mark Kauffman / July 12, 2023 /

Camp Humphreys’ Main Store Manager Debra Melton’s career at the Exchange started in 1991 when she took a job at Darmstadt Foodland in Germany as a cashier. More than three decades later, she is scheduled to retire in July 2023 and start a new chapter in her life.

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