Central Region

Fort Hood Exchange Supports Thousands of Troops in Joint Nations Warfighter Exercise

By Travis Day / May 4, 2023 /

The exercise spreads about 2,000 troops from the U.S. Army and British Army across Fort Hood’s training ranges, with many of them stationed nearly 20 miles from the main containment area. In the spirit of “We go where you go,” the Fort Hood Exchange is providing support.

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Exchange Supports Past, Present and Future Warfighters at Altus AFB Legacy of the Spear Event

By TSgt. Eli Smith / April 25, 2023 /

For the second consecutive year, Altus Air Force Base hosted the Legacy of the Spear event, welcoming back service members and employees with a past connection to the base, and once again the Exchange was an integral part of making it all possible.

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Fort Leavenworth Exchange’s Starbucks Receives Image Upgrade

By Keiana Holleman / April 19, 2023 /

The Fort Leavenworth PX received an image upgrade and is among the first of 80 locations to offer Exchange shoppers new benefits at their local Starbucks

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Installation Renamings: The Story of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Novosel

By Robert Philpot / April 13, 2023 /

After operating for more than 80 years under its old name, Fort Rucker is now officially Fort Novosel. The Alabama Army post’s new moniker is in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Novosel, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his service during the Vietnam War. 

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Wright-Patterson Exchange Meets Shoppers’ Needs With New Unmanned Retail Markets

By Keiana Holleman / April 12, 2023 /

The Wright Patterson Exchange welcomed three new unmanned retail markets, giving the community another quick option for meals and snacks.

 

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Keesler AFB Exchange Opens New Retail Space for Troops

By Keiana Holleman / April 11, 2023 /

The Keesler Air Force Base Exchange moved its Gulfport Air National Guard troop store into a renovated space, giving Airmen and trainees transitioning through the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center a new and upgraded shopping experience.

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Exchange Teams Prepare for Big Changes as 9 Army Posts Get New Names

By Robert Philpot / March 22, 2023 /

This year, nine Army installations named for Confederate figures will be renamed after people who exemplify U.S. military and national values. The changes will have a significant effect on Exchanges at all the posts. The changes begin with Virginia’s Fort Pickett, which will officially become Fort Barfoot on March 24. For the Exchange, this is…

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Public Affairs Representatives Celebrated for Bolstering Exchange Community Relations

By TSgt. Eli Smith / March 16, 2023 /

In 2022, store associates around the world helped share the Exchange relevancy story with their local communities through the Public Affairs Representative (PAR) program. PARs work directly with their local Public Affairs Offices (PAOs) to share Exchange news so the military community at their installations knows how the Exchange supports service members, families, retirees, Veterans…

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At the Military Clothing Conference: Stores Recognized For Outstanding Performances

By Chris Ward / March 10, 2023 /

Eleven Exchange Military Clothing stores were each honored with a three-coin award for exemplary service at the Military Clothing Conference this week in Frisco, Texas, capping the week-long gathering.

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Fort Riley BRO Exchange Mini Mall Adds Panda Express to Dining Lineup

By Keiana Holleman / March 6, 2023 /

The Fort Riley Exchange cut the ribbon on the 22nd Panda Express location on an Army or Air Force installation on March 1.

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