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‘The Exchange Has Always Been in My Corner’: A Salute to National Disability Employment Awareness Month

By Loyd Brumfield / October 28, 2020 /

Mimi Moore has advice for those who are unsure of how to approach people with disabilities. “Treat them like you would anyone else,” the Offutt Exchange recruiting manager said. “Get to know them on a personal level. Some days are good days and some days are bad days; we’re just like anyone else.” As the…

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Communication, Collaboration Vital as Exchange Confronted Early Days of COVID-19

By Loyd Brumfield / October 28, 2020 /

Open communication lines and a willingness to consider every option were crucial as the Exchange confronted the early days of the COVID-19 crisis in the Pacific. Scott Bonner, the Exchange’s regional vice president for Korea and Hawaii, discussed leadership principles during the crisis Oct. 22 in a virtual gathering hosted by the Exchange’s Able, Believe,…

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Exchange’s Outstanding Associate with a Disability Honored for Hard Work

By Loyd Brumfield / October 2, 2020 /

Services Operations Assistant Joseph Puryear is considered a “go-to” associate at the Joint Base Charleston Exchange. His hard work and care for the military community have earned him an honor from the Department of Defense. Puryear, an Air Force Veteran who has served with the Exchange for 14 years, is the Exchange’s recipient of the…

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For 13th Straight Year, Exchange Named Top 50 Employer for Latinas

By Loyd Brumfield / October 1, 2020 /

LATINA Style magazine has named the Exchange one of the 50 best companies for Latinas to work for the 13th year in a row, a reflection of the commitment to diversity and inclusion at the Department of Defense’s largest retailer. The LATINA Style 50 Report focuses on promotions, recruitment and retention for Latinas; the number…

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Gunship Pilot Born to Exchange Family Talks Hispanic Heritage, Values During Lunch-and-Learn

By Robert Philpot / September 24, 2020 /

“What I learned was I was embracing my culture without even thinking about it.”

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