Eastern Region

Installation Renamings: The Story of Dr. Mary Walker, the Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient

By Robert Philpot / August 25, 2023 /

After more than 80 years under its previous name, Fort A.P. Hill is now Fort Walker. The new name for the installation, which was established as an Army facility on June 11, 1941, six months before the United States’ entry into World War II, honors Dr. Mary Walker, a Civil War surgeon who is the…

Read More

#WhereHeroesWork Wednesday: Ralph Metzler, Fort Myer Main Store Manager, Navy Spouse

By The Exchange Post / August 23, 2023 /

Metzler, who is also an Air Force son, talks the often lifelong bonds that Exchange associates share and more.

Read More

Exchange Director/CEO Recognizes Work of 7 Associates During JBMDL Visit

By Robert Philpot / August 17, 2023 /

Exchanges Director/CEO Tom Shull presented coins to the associates during the Aug. 10 visit to the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst main store.

Read More

Tyndall Air Force Base Cuts Ribbon on Exchange’s First Hot Head Burritos Location

By Travis Day / August 10, 2023 /

The restaurant has 81 locations in eight states. The Tyndall BX location is the first on a military installation.

Read More

128 Years of Family Serving Family: Racquel and Victoria Mackey, Fort Drum

By Travis Day / July 18, 2023 /

The mother-daughter duo talk about working at the same place, their life in a military family and the uniqueness of Fort Drum.

Read More

Exchange Opens Fifth Tattoo Shop on Military Installation at Fort Drum

By Robert Philpot / July 10, 2023 /

Exchange tattoo studios provide a safe and professional environment for Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families.

Read More

The Home Depot Collaboration Builds on Early Success

By Julie Mitchell / June 27, 2023 /

FORT MOORE—Army & Air Force Exchange Service Director/CEO Tom Shull gave The Home Depot Chair, President and CEO Ted Decker an up-close look at the retailers’ first-of-its-kind collaboration to build a stronger benefit for the military community through major appliance offerings. The partnership is the first of its kind for both retailers and allows The…

Read More

Shull Honors Fort Moore Associates for Making a Difference

By Julie Mitchell / June 20, 2023 /

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Director/CEO Tom Shull came home to his Army Ranger roots during his visit to Fort Moore, where he thanked associates for their commitment to serving those who serve.

Read More

Installation Renamings: Fort Liberty

By Robert Philpot / June 2, 2023 /

Fort Bragg is now Fort Liberty. The North Carolina Army post’s new name honors the heroism, sacrifices and values of the service members, civilians and families who live and serve at the installation

Read More

Watch Now! ‘Good Morning America’ Features Dobbins Associate for Mother’s Day

By Robert Philpot / May 16, 2023 /

Haydee Collins, a department manager at the Dobbins Air Reserve Base Exchange, was featured in a Mother’s Day salute this weekend on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”

Read More