#FlashbackFriday: The Evolution of the Exchange—Sutlers
On July 25, the Exchange will celebrate its 130th anniversary. But the seeds for what became the Exchange were sown more than 100 years before 1895.
Exchange History Articles
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#FlashbackFriday: The Korean War Begins, and the Exchange is There
The Korean War began 75 years ago this week. The Exchange responded quickly, supporting troops in South Korea and Stateside. Check out some historical photos.
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#FlashbackFriday: A Volcano and the Philippines Exchange’s Last Days
In June 1991, Mount Pinatubo erupted, causing heavy damage at nearby Clark Air Base. It was the second-largest eruption of the 20th century.
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#FlashbackFriday: The Exchange D-Day Veteran Who Returned to Normandy—More Than 50 Times
Ted Liska was a senior clerk at the AAFES-Europe Chievres/Belgium shopping center. He spent decades honoring fallen comrades he called “the real heroes of D-Day.”
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#FlashbackFriday: 1976—Typhoon Pamela Strikes Guam
On May 20, 1976—49 years ago this week—Typhoon Pamela struck Guam. Described as a “supertyphoon,” Pamela generated winds up to 190 mph during its peak. Damage was estimated at $300 million for the island, including…
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#FlashbackFriday: Armed Forces Day at the Exchange
Armed Forces Day is this Saturday. Here’s a pictorial look at how the Exchange has commemorated the day.
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#Flashback Friday: The Legend of the ‘aafesburger’—and the Woman Who Created It
Read about 1983’s AAFES Worldwide Hamburger Cook-off and the woman who won it.
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#FlashbackFriday: 1988—the First Frank’s Franks Opens
The hot-dog stand, which had locations worldwide, was an Exchange-exclusive restaurant that evolved from earlier hot-dog stands.
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#FlashbackFriday: 2003—Six Days After Troops Secure the Baghdad Airport, the Exchange is There
At 1 a.m. April 17, 2003—22 years ago this week—JBSA-Randolph AFB Sales and Merchandise Manager Mike Smith arrived in Baghdad via military airlift. Smith, who arrived six days after the 3rd Infantry Division (ID) secured…
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#FlashbackFriday: 1979—Sheppard BX Gives and Receives Support After Monster Tornado
The Sheppard Exchange found ways to serve customers in need–even during power outages–while the Exchange organized support for Sheppard associates affected by the tornado.
