Directorates/Regions

129 Years of Family Serving Family: Davina Thomas, Fort Bliss

By Robert Philpot / January 21, 2025 /

The Purple Heart Express shift manager, an Army Veteran and spouse, talks about her Native American heritage, the role the Express plays in boosting troop morale and more.

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Pentagon MCS, Myer Exchange Team Up for Quick Turnaround on Medal of Honor Recipient’s Uniform

By Robert Philpot / January 16, 2025 /

Pentagon Military Clothing Store Manager Karen Anderson and members of the Fort Myer Exchange team worked together to fit an Army Veteran receiving the Medal of Honor for heroic actions during the Vietnam War. Less than 24 hours after he came to the Myer PX, he had his new uniform.

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BRIDGE Invites Associates to Join Dallas Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Saturday

By Robert Philpot / January 15, 2025 /

This will be the first time the special emphasis program has participated in the parade, which begins at 10 a.m. Saturday in Dallas. If you can’t come, there are other ways to honor King.

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Hitting the Home Stretch: Q3 MILITARY STAR Challenge Cup Winners Announced

By Chris Ward / January 14, 2025 /

Quarterly winners in each region win $500 for a team event. The top store for all of FY2024 will receive a $1,000 prize and the coveted Challenge Cup. The leading region for the year will also be presented with a trophy.

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Crystal Vowell, Fort Cavazos

By Zach Wright / January 13, 2025 /

“I like all the opportunities I have here,” says the services business technician, who is a Navy Veteran and a Military spouse.

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Eagle River Quiltworks Brings Veteran-Owned Handcrafts and Comfort to Alaska Military Community

By Travis Day / January 8, 2025 /

An Air Force Veteran-owned sewing business has brought handmade products, comfort and activities to the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community.

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Ribbon-cutting at the USAG Humphreys Panda Express.

USAG Humphreys Exchange Brings Panda Express to Troop Mini Mall

By Zach Wright / January 7, 2025 /

One customer even waited outside overnight to be first in line for the opening of the restaurant, the first Panda Express on a military installation and Korea and only the second in the country.

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Joint Base Langley-Eustis Visual Merchandiser Wins HEROES Logo Contest

By Zach Wright / January 6, 2025 /

As a 17-year Army Veteran and visual merchandiser for the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Exchange, Kevin Jirtle saw the HEROES logo contest as an opportunity to combine important parts of his life.

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January is Mental Well-being Month

By Marcia Rhodes / January 2, 2025 /

The start of a new year is a perfect opportunity to reset and embrace a clean slate. Here are a few tips to help you refresh, recharge and make the most of 2025.

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Ribbon-cutting at the Fort Sill North Express.

Fort Sill Exchange Unveils New Upgrades at the North Express

By Zach Wright / December 30, 2024 /

The upgraded Express features two new quick-serve restaurants.

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