Europe/SWA Region

DeCA Director Visits Exchange, Strengthening Partnership

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / August 10, 2021 /

The Exchange’s Germersheim Distribution Center and Gruenstadt bakery recently hosted a visit by William Moore, the new Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Director and Chief Executive Officer.

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Exchange Welcomes New Commander for Europe, Southwest Asia, Africa

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / August 2, 2021 /

“This is the start of an incredible journey,” Army Col. Don Nowlin said. “I’m looking forward to being the hub between our service members and Exchange associates.”

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Unveils $13.2 Million Renovated Shopping Center at Vicenza

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / July 16, 2021 /

Soldiers and families gathered around the red ribbon and waited for the long-anticipated reopening of the Vicenza Exchange. With a quick snip of the ribbon, the crowd applauded and eagerly entered their Army & Air Force Exchange Service shopping center.

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Exchange Opens First Auto Insurance Business at Ramstein Air Base

By Robert Philpot / July 15, 2021 /

Located inside the Military AutoSource office at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center Exchange, American Auto Services kicks off a pilot program that could lead to more insurance offices opening at overseas Exchanges.

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Coming Attraction: Exchange Theaters Gradually Reopening

By Robert Philpot / July 14, 2021 /

With COVID restrictions easing at many installations, the Exchange’s 60 movie theaters are in various stages of reopening, with more than half worldwide welcoming moviegoers again.

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Stephanie Schroeder, Production Supervisor, Gruenstadt Bakery

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / July 13, 2021 /

Schroeder began her career at the Gruenstadt bakery as a dough mixer on the bun line. After 23 years, she is now the production supervisor and is enjoying every minute.

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‘This Has Been an Incredible Journey’: McFarland Leaves a Legacy of Service

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / June 14, 2021 /

During his four years as the Exchange Europe/Southwest Asia commander, Col. Scott McFarland, who is retiring from the Army in November, has enjoyed being a part of the family-serving-family organization and his position as the military link between service members and Exchange associates.

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KMCC Exchange Brings Cheer, Smiles to Military Kids During Purple Up Drive-Up Celebration

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / April 21, 2021 /

Kaiserslautern Military Community Center Exchange associates celebrated military kids in a safe, sanitized and secure way during the two-day event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

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Exchange Supports Troops in Poland and Macedonia as Military Training Exercises Begin

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / April 13, 2021 /

Associates at the tip of the spear worked to open two mobile field Exchanges (MFEs) in Poland and launched a rodeo in the Krivolak Training Area, Republic of Macedonia, supporting U.S. troops engaging in military exercises. The MFEs strengthen the readiness and resiliency of the U.S. troops as they conduct bilateral, joint and multinational training…

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Exchange Honors Vietnam Veterans in Ceremonies Worldwide

By Robert Philpot / March 29, 2021 /

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service honored Vietnam Veterans for their distinguished service during pinning ceremonies worldwide for National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Veterans received free lapel pins, provided in partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, on March 29 as lasting mementos of our Nation’s appreciation for these heroes whose…

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