Eastern Region

Exchange Honors Vietnam Veterans at Welcome Home Event in Nation’s Capital

By Keiana Holleman / May 16, 2023 /

Exchange teams honored Vietnam Veterans and their families at the first annual #VWCWelcomeHome23 on May 11-13—giving tours of an MFE and spreading the word on expanded shopping benefits to Veterans from around the country

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Installation Renamings: The Story of Hal and Julia Moore

By Robert Philpot / May 11, 2023 /

After more than 100 years under its old name, Fort Benning is now officially known as Fort Moore.

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Free Movie Screenings Highlight the Heroes Behind Fort Moore’s New Name

By Robert Philpot / May 10, 2023 /

The Fort Moore Exchange is hosting a series of free movie screenings to celebrate the redesignation of Fort Benning to Fort Moore and help educate the community about the heroes that gave the post its new name. From May 11 through May 14, the Fort Moore theater will hold daily screenings of the 2002 film,…

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Installation Renamings: The Stories of Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg and Lt. Col. Charity Adams

By Robert Philpot / April 27, 2023 /

Fort Lee is now officially known as Fort Gregg-Adams. The Army post’s new name is in honor of two barrier-breaking Black Army officers, one of whom is a former commander of the Exchange’s Europe operation.

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Installation Renamings: Thule Air Base Renamed Pituffik Space Base

By Robert Philpot / April 20, 2023 /

The base’s new moniker comes from the traditional Greenlandic name for the region surrounding the installation. Accessible only by plane for most of the year because of its harsh, icy weather, Pituffik is also home to an Exchange.

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Panda Express Now Open at Fort Belvoir Exchange

By Robert Philpot / April 18, 2023 /

Panda Express offers many better-for-you options including string bean chicken breast, broccoli beef, grilled chicken teriyaki and mixed vegetables—each coming in at 300 calories or less.

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Installation Renaming: Learn About the Hero Behind Fort Barfoot 

By Robert Philpot / April 11, 2023 /

The post was renamed in honor of Col. Van. T. Barfoot, who enlisted in 1940 and received the Medal of Honor for his service during World War II.

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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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Fort Bragg Recognizes MCS Associate for Helping Grateful Customer With Last-Minute Request

By Robert Philpot / March 14, 2023 /

Michael Lee, a Fort Bragg Military Clothing store shift manager, recently went the extra mile to help a customer in need. It’s possible nobody would have known were the customer not so grateful.

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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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