Directorates/Regions

Exchanges Host Final Pinning Ceremonies for Vietnam Heroes

By Teonja Tatum / April 1, 2025 /

Vietnam War Veterans were honored by receiving commemorative lapel pins inscribed with “A Grateful Nation Thanks and Honors You.” 

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Richard Smith, Aberdeen Proving Ground Exchange

By Zach Wright / April 1, 2025 /

The warehouse worker, who started at the Exchange in 1983, served with the Maryland Air National Guard.

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Semi-trailer with Military Star card wrap,

On a Roll: MILITARY STAR Card’s Value Hits the Road with Six New Wrapped Trailers

By Julie Mitchell / March 26, 2025 /

The trailers are on the road across the United States reminding service members, military families, Veterans and Department of Defense and Coast Guard civilians that the card, now powered by Discover, is the one card for their military lifestyle.

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Head shot of Michael 'Mac' McCracken with "129 Years of Family Serving Family" text.

129 Years of Family Serving Family: Michael ‘Mac’ McCracken, F.E. Warren AFB

By Karrington Bradley / March 25, 2025 /

McCracken’s father, a 31-year Air Force Veteran whose last command was at F.E. Warren, was part of the groundbreaking ceremony for the current F.E. Warren BX building. Since 2021, Mac has worked at the Exchange on the base where his father had such a rich history.

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Shaw AFB’s ‘Ms. Sue’ Catanch Celebrates 45 Years of Making Connections With Customers

By Robert Philpot / March 24, 2025 /

The customer experience associate, who started at the Seymour Johnson AFB Exchange and has been with Shaw since 1986, makes sure she gives customers an experience through her intercom announcements and unique sales style.

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Nuchin Wiker, Cannon AFB

By Travis Day / March 20, 2025 /

The food service worker, a 35-year associate who has worked for the Exchange half her life, wants to continue serving the Cannon community and enjoying time with her teammates for as long as she can.

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Mobile Field Exchange Supports Military Exercise in Korea

By Chris Ward / March 19, 2025 /

Approximately 500 visiting service members are participating in the annual Freedom Shield, which runs through March 21. This is the first time in nearly 10 years that the Exchange has deployed an MFE in support of a military exercise in Korea.

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JBPHH Team Takes a ‘Suite’ and Offbeat Route to Opening First Exchange Tattoo Studio in PAC

By Robert Philpot / March 18, 2025 /

Seeking a tattoo studio that reflected Hawaii’s uniqueness and fit the Exchange’s and the Air Force’s stringent standards, the Hawaii Consolidated Exchange services team went deep into the ink.

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Exchange Celebrates Military Brat Associates with Then & Now Series

By Ray Bunch / March 17, 2025 /

In honor of Month of the Military Child, the Exchange will celebrate associates who grew up in military families with a special Then and Now series on social media. If you’re a military brat, we want to hear from you.

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Lisa Olivares, HQ

By Karrington Bradley / March 13, 2025 /

The senior buyer in Consumables, Retail Food, will celebrate 36 years with the Exchange at the end of March. Her mother also worked for the Exchange and her father served in the Navy.

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