Eastern Region

Photos of damage from Hurricane Milton at Patrick Space Force Base Express.

Patrick SFB Express Suffers Damage, but Florida Exchanges Mostly Appear to Have Escaped Hurricane Milton’s Wrath

By Robert Philpot / October 10, 2024 /

A waterspout spawned by Hurricane Milton touched down near the Patrick Space Force Base Express, causing major roof damage. But early indications are that most Exchange on the Florida peninsula escaped the worst of the storm.

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Mobile Field Exchange Opens at Fort Eisenhower After Hurricane Helene

By Chris Ward / October 1, 2024 /

The MFE, a retail store in a 53-foot trailer with snacks, drinks, toiletries and more, opened its doors at Fort Eisenhower within 48 hours after the Exchange received a request for support.

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Exchanges Escape Major Damage, But Still Dealing With Hurricane Helene Aftermath

By Robert Philpot / September 30, 2024 /

Damage to Exchange facilities was limited to downed signs and missing ceiling tiles, but power outages and installation closures were still creating challenges for stores in Georgia and Florida.

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Exchanges in Southeastern U.S. Brace for Hurricane Helene’s Impact

By Robert Philpot / September 26, 2024 /

Exchanges in more than a half-dozen states were preparing Thursday for the effects of Hurricane Helene, which was projected to make landfall as a major hurricane Thursday evening in Florida’s Big Bend region.

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JB Charleston Exchange Gets Inked: American Tattoo Society Opens in Mall

By Marisa Conner / September 25, 2024 /

American Tattoo Society owner Ryan Harrell noted that the grand opening took place a year to the date after he and his team first received their base passes allowing them access to the installation.

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Exchange and installation leaders cut the ribbon on the new Panda Express at MacDill AFB.

MacDill Exchange Brings Panda Express to Food Court

By Marisa Conner / September 24, 2024 /

MacDill AFB Airmen, families and community members can enjoy orange chicken, chow mein and more with the opening of the popular restaurant.

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Exchange and installation leaders at the opening of the U.S. Southern Command Military Clothing store.

Exchange Opens Military Clothing Store at U.S. Southern Command Headquarters

By Zach Wright / September 23, 2024 /

The store will make accessing military uniforms easier for Soldiers, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guard members assigned to U.S. Army Garrison-Miami.

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#WhereHeroesWork Video: Zuleika Peña, Robins Air Force Base

By Marcia Rhodes / September 11, 2024 /

“‘Serving those who serve’ means to me, everyone who walks through that door is my guest,” says Peña, who knows about “We go where you go,” too: She has deployed three times.

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Ribbon-cutting at the Hurlburt Field Chopz.

Hurlburt Field Exchange Adds Better-For-You Restaurant at the Express

By Marisa Conner / August 27, 2024 /

The Hurlburt Field community has a new dining option at the Express with the opening of Chopz. The quick-serve restaurant offers subs, salads, burritos and more.

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Exchange leaders, JB Andrews leaders and celebrity chef Robert Irvine cut the ribbon on Fresh Kitchen at the JB Andrews Exchange.

Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine Unveils His Fresh Kitchen at Joint Base Andrews Exchange

By Travis Day / August 15, 2024 /

Service members and the JB Andrews community enjoyed a meet-and-greet with Irvine plus samplings of Fresh Kitchen meals, including sandwiches, wraps, grain bowls and personal pizzas.

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