Europe/SWA Region
“I see the impact to the Soldiers when we’re downrange,” says Smith, who is not only an Army Veteran but has deployed several times with the Exchange. “Overseas, you have Soldiers and family members who are far away from home and don’t have access to the necessities that they’re familiar with in life. So the Exchange offers them that.”
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The Exchange recently hosted Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Senior Enlisted Advisor Master Gunnery Sgt. Anthony D. Polk during a tour of its Gruenstadt bakery. Sgt. Maj. Ashley N. Ikegwuonu, the Exchange’s Europe/Africa/Southwest Asia senior enlisted advisor, accompanied Polk. This was the first visit to the Gruenstadt plant for both senior leaders.
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Erdinc Gyros House is the latest in a long-running tradition from its owner’s family, which has served Mediterranean cuisine at U.S. military bases across Germany for more than 25 years.
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Today is the anniversary of 9/11–and the anniversary of the day that MSG Barrieau joined the Army. Read about his dedication and about his long-running interest in communication.
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SGM Ikegwuonu serves as a key liaison between Exchange leadership, local commands and the military community in the region.
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Col. Everett “Bud” Lacroix praised the distribution center team’s commitment and noted their critical role in supporting military operations.
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Nestled amid the serene landscapes of the Balkans, Camp Bondsteel has stood as a symbol of resilience and commitment, providing crucial support to the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) mission.
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As the region’s commander, Lacroix is responsible for about 4,300 associates in more than 25 countries across three continents and 1,400 facilities, which support half a million customers.
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Though only with the Exchange since 2023, he has served as a key liaison between Exchange leadership and local commands, a role he quickly immersed himself in.
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Deployed troops at two pivotal NATO military installations were treated to an exclusive preview of the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ahead of its U.S. release.
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