Awards

U.S. Veterans Magazine Names Exchange Among the ‘Best of the Best’ for 8th Consecutive Year

By Marisa Conner / July 1, 2021 /

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine on its 2021 “Best of the Best” list. It is the eighth consecutive year the publication has so honored the Exchange for “championing Veteran initiatives.” “Veterans—both our shoppers and associates—are a key reason for the Exchange’s success in carrying out its…

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Associates Earn Loss Protection Awards for Saving Exchange More than $150,000 in 2020

By Robert Philpot / June 23, 2021 /

Eighteen associates won FY 2020 LP Productivity Awards for protecting Exchange earnings and keeping losses at a minimum.

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Exchange Associate Honored for His Work with Combined Federal Campaign

By Robert Philpot / June 21, 2021 /

Because of delays caused by COVID-19, EEODI analyst Brent Bailey didn’t receive his award for his 2019 work until 2021.

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Fairchild AFB Exchange Wins 2021 Global Connection Contest

By Robert Philpot / June 21, 2021 /

The contest highlights how supporting the Exchange’s Special Emphasis Programs can lead to increased productivity, resulting in better service to military communities.

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Exchange Recognized as 4-Star Employer by VETS Indexes

By Loyd Brumfield / June 3, 2021 /

The Exchange is among 20 organizations that received 4-Star Employer recognition in the inaugural 2021 VETS Indexes Employer Awards, which honor commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting Veterans and others in the military community.

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Nellis Exchange Associates Receive Red Cross Honor for Live-Saving Actions

By Loyd Brumfield / May 26, 2021 /

PowerZone Supervisor Ikaipo Atienza and Customer Service Supervisor Alan Timbol were recognized for their actions in December, when they aided a military retiree who was found unconscious in the mall.

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Misawa Command Surprises Departing Exchange GM With Award

By Robert Philpot / May 12, 2021 /

Before former Misawa Exchange General Manager Kristine Cowley returned to the States to become GM at the Nellis AFB Exchange, she received a couple of unexpected honors at her going-away party.

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Fort Drum Starbucks Manager Earns a Venti-size Quarterly Award

By Robert Philpot / May 4, 2021 /

Heather Laudun’s move to store manager at the Fort Drum Starbucks got off to a challenging start as the COVID-19 pandemic struck around the time she began. “It was literally my first year as a manager,” said Laudun, who worked for Starbucks from 2012 to 2018 and then returned in March 2020 to work at…

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White Sands Commander Presents Coin to Exchange’s Versatile ‘Utility Man’

By Robert Philpot / May 3, 2021 /

At the White Sands Missile Range PX, Johnathan Taynor keeps the shelves stocked. He also assists customers who need help finding something, or tell them when an out-of-stock item is due in the store. That’s how he describes his job. Brandi Army, Combined Activities manager at the PX, puts it another way. “He’s our utility…

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COVID-19 Heroes: Germany Services Team Delivers Personal Touch

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / March 11, 2021 /

More than 50 Exchange concessionaires at Baumholder, Kleber, Landstuhl, Vogelweh, Panzer and Ramstein received a thank you letter from Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull and Chief Operating Officer Jason Rosenberg—with a personal touch. The letter was sent to all Exchange service business managers to share with their concessionaires, but Kaiserslautern Military Community SBM Lani Chandler and…

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