Central Region

On Veterans Day, Exchanges Worldwide Pay Tribute to Heroes With Special Coins

By Robert Philpot / November 14, 2022 /

For the third year in a row, Exchanges worldwide honored those who have served with a challenge coin giveaway on Veterans Day.

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Where Heroes Work Video: Kris Cubacub, Lackland Air Force Base

By Chris Ward / November 8, 2022 /

The Express store manager talks about how he grew up with the Exchange and what he’s learned about the deeper meaning of what the organization does

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127 Years of Family Serving Family: Chris Gish, Whiteman Air Force Base

By Tim Meyer / November 7, 2022 /

The computer operator began working part-time at the Whiteman Air Force Base Exchange in 2018, grew to love his job, and changed to a full-time position.

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Keesler Exchange GM Madeline Salazar Finds Strength in Family

By Airman 1st Class Trenten Walters / November 3, 2022 /

Salazar’s family has been serving in the armed forces for three generations, so finding a career in a company that supports troops and their families made sense to her.

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‘I strive every day to do what I can do: help the people’

By Marisa Conner / October 20, 2022 /

Freddie Shelden, a customer experience associate, has worked for the Exchange for 29 years and earned a reputation for being a shopper favorite. Fort Leonard Wood Exchange regulars flock to Shelden’s checkout lane for a chance to chat with him.

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Fort Leonard Wood PX, in ‘Middle of Everywhere,’ is at Top of 2022 Global Connection Contest

By Robert Philpot / October 12, 2022 /

Located in the Ozarks in the center of Missouri, Fort Leonard Wood has been dubbed “The Middle of Everywhere.” It’s a large installation that trains more than 95,000 service members annually. “I’d never been anywhere with so many young troops,” said Donald Cantwell, general manager of the Fort Leonard Wood Exchange. “You’re seeing kids coming…

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Where Heroes Work Video: Maria Pineiro, Fort Sam Houston

By Chris Ward / October 4, 2022 /

“I’m very, very proud to be part of the military community and the Exchange.”

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Where Heroes Work Video: Katherine Brookins, Joint Base San Antonio

By Chris Ward / September 27, 2022 /

The mother of four appreciates how family-oriented the Exchange is.

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Barksdale Exchange Food Court Serves Up Mexican Eats with New Qdoba

By Keiana Holleman / September 22, 2022 /

The restaurant offers better-for-you menu options including fresh vegetables, whole-wheat tortillas and grilled chicken.

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Where Heroes Work Video: Keisha Glover, Joint Base San Antonio

By Chris Ward / September 20, 2022 /

The military spouse talks about what the management training program has meant to her and why the Exchange is the best place to be.

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