Central Region

Operation Allies Welcome: How Exchange Regions are Supporting Installations’ Afghan Guests on Journey to U.S.  

By Robert Philpot / October 19, 2021 /

With help from Exchange headquarters, local commands and vendor partners, Exchanges are offering clothing, shoes, blankets, children’s toys, snacks, mobile phone accessories, hygiene products and other essentials as guests complete the necessary steps for resettlement in the United States.

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126 Years of Family Serving Family – Stella Graham, Fort Sam Houston

By Tim Meyer / October 18, 2021 /

The food service worker is celebrating her 53rd year with the Exchange.

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Exchanges Will Welcome Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy

By Chris Ward / October 6, 2021 /

One of the most coveted trophies in college football will make the rounds at Exchanges in Texas and Oklahoma as part of the Exchange’s participation in the Lockheed Martin Commanders’ Classic presented by USAA

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JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Associate Retires—On Her 40th Anniversary With the Exchange

By Tim Meyer / October 1, 2021 /

Diane Pagel has served in many positions and at many stores during her long Exchange career.

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Mobile Field Exchanges in High Demand as Installations Welcome Afghan Guests

By Robert Philpot / September 30, 2021 /

MFEs have long been critical to bringing the comforts of home to Warfighters deployed all over the world. And in recent months, these 53-foot stores on wheels have taken on even greater relevance to military missions.

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126 Years of Family Serving Family – Charles Wells, Offutt Air Force Base

By Tim Meyer / September 30, 2021 /

Charles Wells’ official job title is senior hardlines associate at Offutt Air Force Base, but he’s a jack-of-all-trades with a can-do attitude who can do just about everything in the store.

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126 Years of Family Serving Family – Julie Gregory, Offutt Air Force Base

By Tim Meyer / September 21, 2021 /

Julie Gregory, services business manager at Offutt Air Force Base, is passionate about helping people, both in her job at the Exchange and also when she’s away from work—including helping strangers after a tornado.

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Hurricane Ida Affects Business at Exchanges in Gulf States, but Damage is Minimal

By Robert Philpot / August 30, 2021 /

Although Keesler Air Force Base was in the path of the hurricane, the Keesler Exchange (pictured) suffered no damage. The storm’s effects varied at Exchanges elsewhere in Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.

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126 Years of Family Serving Family – Pam and Courtney Boston, Fort Knox

By Marisa Conner / August 30, 2021 /

Pam Boston comes from a proud Army family, and has proudly served those who serve for 32 years. Her service continues to be a family affair—daughter Courtney is a customer experience associate at the Fort Knox Exchange Military Clothing store.

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Services and Food SVP Trini Saucedo Looks Back on 42 Years of Serving Those Who Serve

By Robert Philpot / August 24, 2021 /

Saucedo will retire Aug. 27, capping off a career defined by tireless determination to find new and better ways to serve Warfighters and their families.

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