Expanded patronage

Being Recognized for Service ‘Beyond Words’ For Veterans During Tinker Exchange Shopping Day

By Zach Wright / April 10, 2024 /

Veterans from the Norman Veterans Home in Norman, Okla., visited for a shopping day at the Tinker Base Exchange, where they were impressed by the treatment and customer service they received from the Tinker Team.

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Exchange Branding and Messaging Continue Winning Streak at Armed Forces Bowl

By Robert Philpot / December 26, 2023 /

For the seventh consecutive year, Exchange relevancy and branding scored a victory at the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, where fans learned about the Exchange mission before and during the game as the Air Force Falcons defeated the James Madison University Dukes, 31-21.

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What to Know About When DoD Civilian Employees Retire from Active Service

By Troy Wallace / November 30, 2023 /

Since late 2021, DoD civilian employees have been able to shop in-store at Exchanges. But what happens when those employees retire from active federal service? The answer might surprise you.

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Director/CEO Tom Shull Thanks Fort Meade Associates for Welcoming New Civilian Shoppers

By Marisa Conner / August 8, 2022 /

With more than 42,000 CAC-holders in the surrounding area, the Fort Meade Exchange has one of the largest populations of newly eligible shoppers in the U.S.

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Words from Director/CEO Tom Shull: Strengthening the Benefit in 2021

By Tom Shull / February 2, 2022 /

During a time of challenges, the Exchange continues to rise to the occasion. From a hiring milestone to supporting Afghan guests, the organization delivered for Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families in 2021.

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Exchange Branding is Front and Center at the Armed Forces Bowl

By Keiana Holleman / December 23, 2021 /

For the fifth straight year, Exchange branding scored big at the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, using the game’s national broadcast to increase awareness of the hard-earned benefit.

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Tune in to ESPN to See the Exchange at the Armed Forces Bowl

By Keiana Holleman / December 22, 2021 /

Two 30-second commercials will air during the game to promote the hard-earned Exchange benefit.

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Civilian Employees Celebrate New Exchange Privileges

By Robert Philpot / May 11, 2021 /

The Exchange is honored to welcome the 575,000 DoD and Coast Guard civilian employees who can now shop at their local Exchange.

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575,000 DoD, Coast Guard Civilians Can Shop In Store With the Army & Air Force Exchange Service Starting May 1

By Julie Mitchell / April 29, 2021 /

The expanded access benefits all who serve—past, present and future. Access to ShopMyExchange.com will start later this year.

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Words from Director/CEO Tom Shull: Preserving the Benefit through the Pandemic—A Job Well Done in 2020

By Tom Shull / February 22, 2021 /

Congratulations on the many successes of 2020! Despite the incredible challenges throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Team Exchange has much to celebrate as you steadfastly brought mission-essential benefits to Soldiers, Airmen, Retirees, Veterans and military families. Well done! At the onset of the pandemic, we committed to stabilizing our workforce and made it through the year…

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