Eastern Region

Florida Exchanges Prepare as Tropical Storm Nicole Expected to Become Hurricane

By Robert Philpot / November 9, 2022 /

For the second time this fall, Florida Exchange stores appear to be in the path of a hurricane. Tropical Storm Nicole was expected to develop into a hurricane and make landfall Wednesday or early Thursday on Florida’s east coast.

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Where Heroes Work Video: Chris Jefferson, Seymour Johnson AFB

By Chris Ward / November 1, 2022 /

The Express store manager at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and Army Veteran, talks about he would recommend working at the Exchange to other Veterans.

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Fort Bragg Associates Show Gratitude to Guards, MPs with Water Deliveries During Hot Months

By Robert Philpot / October 26, 2022 /

Alex Dewberry, the GM Administrator/Supervisor at the Fort Bragg Exchange, often relies on the installation’s gate guards, requesting access for visitors, vendors, contractors and more. Aware that the guards are outside in all kinds of weather, Dewberry decided that she wanted to do something for them and the military police. “The gate guards go out…

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127 Years of Family Serving Family: Rochelle Tolentino, Store Manager, Puerto Rico Exchange

By Keiana Holleman / October 17, 2022 /

She has experienced multiple natural disasters during her more than 20 years in Puerto Rico, including Hurricane Fiona in September and Hurricane Maria in 2017. “The challenges make us stronger,” she says.

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Team Exchange Supports Soldiers’ Readiness and Resiliency at Army Ten-Miler in D.C.

By Keiana Holleman / October 11, 2022 /

The Exchange’s BE FIT 360 Ambassador Roy Montez joined roughly 20,000 military and civilian runners from around the world in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8 to participate in the third-largest 10-mile race in the world.

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Florida Exchanges Escape Major Damage from Ian, But Challenges Remain in South Carolina and Elsewhere

By Robert Philpot / September 30, 2022 /

The primary concern on Friday was for the Charleston Air Force Base Exchange, which is in a low-lying area.

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Now on Flickr: Exchange Supports All American Week Kickoff Run at Fort Bragg

By The Exchange Post / September 28, 2022 /

Since 2013, the Fort Bragg Exchange has supported the 5-mile run that kicks off All American Week, one of the biggest weeks of the year at the installation. Here’s how you can view photos and video.

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Florida Exchanges Prepare for Hurricane Ian

By Robert Philpot / September 26, 2022 /

While Puerto Rico Exchanges are still recovering from Hurricane Fiona, the Exchange is preparing for the likelihood of another hurricane striking, this time in Florida. As of Monday morning, Hurricane Ian was moving through the Caribbean Sea and headed toward the Gulf of Mexico. Although its path was still uncertain, the storm looked likely to…

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After a Year of Support and Service, Exchange Closes Final Operation Allies Welcome Site

By Marisa Conner / September 21, 2022 /

Exchange support took many forms, including mobile field Exchanges (MFEs), tent stores, rodeos, re-opened facilities at closed installations, troop stores, re-allocated Express stores, mobile barber shops, local food trucks and concessionaires.

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Puerto Rico Exchanges Reopen after Hurricane Fiona

By Robert Philpot / September 20, 2022 /

Despite heavy rains and power failures, the Fort Buchanan and Camp Santiago Exchange teams were quickly back in action after the storm swept through Puerto Rico.

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