Central Region

125 Years of Family Serving Family – Laura Quives and Vanessa Hunt, Fort Hood

By Marisa Conner / December 30, 2020 /

Laura Quives and Vanessa Hunt became familiar with the Exchange at a young age.

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Fort Sill Veteran Wins $10,000 Shopping Spree with Exchange Sweepstakes

By Loyd Brumfield / December 17, 2020 /

Army Veteran Shala Morita didn’t believe she had won a $10,000 shopping spree in the Exchange’s Subway Sip. Rip. Ultimate Trip sweepstakes.

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COVID-19 Heroes: At JBSA, Team Pivots to Serve Basic Military Trainees

By Lisa Ferguson / December 14, 2020 /

Several Joint Base San Antonio Exchange associates from the Lackland BMT Reception store received Hero Awards.

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – John Bellar and Aaron Vanderuff, Fort Leavenworth

By Lisa Ferguson / December 7, 2020 /

Father and son John Bellar and Aaron Vanderuff work at the Fort Leavenworth Exchange food court.

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COVID-19 Heroes: Fort Rucker Associates Honored for Protecting the Force

By Loyd Brumfield / November 5, 2020 /

In April, Fort Rucker command decided to implement temperature screenings in high-traffic buildings as well as to limit access to one entrance. The Exchange made space for screeners, but installation personnel conducted the screenings.

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Associates Worldwide Can Contribute to Combined Federal Campaign

By Robert Philpot / November 2, 2020 /

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed lives all over the world—not only because of the devastating effects of the virus, but also the associated economic fallout that has impacted millions worldwide. That’s why the Exchange is calling on associates worldwide to contribute to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace…

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Keesler AFB Exchange Facilities Sustain Minor Damage from Hurricane Zeta

By Chris Ward / October 29, 2020 /

Hurricane Zeta blew ashore in the Gulf Coast overnight, packing high winds and heavy rain while damaging Exchange facilities in its path. Keesler AFB, which will reopen on Friday, bore the brunt of the storm as the canopy at the Express suffered wind damage and an Exchange trailer was blown over. Damage was reported at…

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Exchanges Bracing for 11th Hurricane of the Season

By Chris Ward / October 28, 2020 /

Despite the official end of hurricane season rapidly approaching, Exchanges along the Gulf Coast are facing yet another major storm as Hurricane Zeta quickly moves toward shore. The Keesler AFB Exchange shut down at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Maxwell AFB is expecting high winds and rain and a possible delayed opening Thursday, and Hurlburt Field will…

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‘The Exchange Has Always Been in My Corner’: A Salute to National Disability Employment Awareness Month

By Loyd Brumfield / October 28, 2020 /

Mimi Moore has advice for those who are unsure of how to approach people with disabilities. “Treat them like you would anyone else,” the Offutt Exchange recruiting manager said. “Get to know them on a personal level. Some days are good days and some days are bad days; we’re just like anyone else.” As the…

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Exchange shopper Martha Alaniz and granddaughter Jolina Tynes pick up winter clothes for Alaniz's three grandchildren Oct. 14 at the Fort Hood Exchange. Alaniz was one of 52 lucky shoppers notified this week that their Exchange layaway balances were paid in full by the nonprofit Pay Away the Layaway. Also pictured, Fort Hood Main Store Manager Teresa Palu.

More Than 50 Exchange Shoppers’ Layaway Balances Paid in Full

By Robert Philpot / October 26, 2020 /

“It makes me so happy that someone would do this for someone and not even know the circumstances they’re in. That makes it even more special.”

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