Europe/SWA Region

COVID-19 Heroes: Germany Services Team Delivers Personal Touch

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / March 11, 2021 /

More than 50 Exchange concessionaires at Baumholder, Kleber, Landstuhl, Vogelweh, Panzer and Ramstein received a thank you letter from Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull and Chief Operating Officer Jason Rosenberg—with a personal touch. The letter was sent to all Exchange service business managers to share with their concessionaires, but Kaiserslautern Military Community SBM Lani Chandler and…

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Exchange Director/CEO Recognizes Outstanding Public Affairs Representatives

By Chris Ward / March 11, 2021 /

Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull recently recognized five Public Affairs Representatives (PARs) for the stellar work in garnering installation-level coverage of the Exchange mission in 2020. The Exchange PAR program is critical for communicating the Exchange’s relevancy and mission to Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families. PARs work with the Exchange’s Dallas-based Public Affairs office to…

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Ed Hicks, EUR/SWA

By Loyd Brumfield / March 10, 2021 /

One in a series honoring the Exchange’s 125 years of family serving family. Ed Hicks retired from the Exchange on May 1, 2019, after a 38-year career. He wasn’t gone for long. When the Exchange called, looking to tap into his valuable experience, Hicks immediately said yes—deploying for a sixth time in his career to…

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Panzer PX Hosts Pop-Up Read for Read Across America Day

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / March 5, 2021 /

In collaboration with the local U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart library, the Panzer PX hosted a pop-up event celebrating Read Across America Day on March 2. “This event was planned as a surprise for the children,” Store Manager Jessica Provan said. “We are always excited when we can bring smiles to our families.” Army & Air…

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Top Associates Share Their Tips for MILITARY STAR Success

By Marisa Conner / March 2, 2021 /

When shoppers use the MILITARY STAR® card, they save—and so does the Exchange. The card brings approximately $468 million in value annually from interest savings and rewards cards for our Warfighters and their families, while saving the Military Resale Community over $26 million a year in credit card processing fees. Understanding the unique benefits the…

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Exchange Supports Troops at the Tip of the Spear with the First PX in the Baltic States

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / February 17, 2021 /

After months of planning, troops with the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment can now shop for essentials at the Pabrade Training Area in Lithuania, thanks to the teamwork of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. The team opened a PX, the first in the Baltic States, on Feb. 1. The 2-8 Cav. Reg. command…

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Christine Bigot receives Hero Award

COVID-19 Heroes: Rose Barracks Inventory Control Associate Has a Servant’s Heart

By Lisa Ferguson / February 10, 2021 /

Christine has voluntarily taken on additional duties at the Express since the pandemic began.

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Feeding the Future: Europe’s KMC School Meal Program Team Boasts More Than 1,000 Years of Service

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

Since 1955, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been feeding Warfighters’ children and the 80 employees from Europe’s Kaiserslautern Military Community Center school meal program have been serving the meals for an astounding combined 1,039 years. “We have the most dedicated and loyal employees,” said Sonja Gates, the school meal program manager for…

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Aviano Exchange Celebrates Military Spouse’s $10,000 Shopping Spree

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / January 20, 2021 /

For Air Force military spouse Brentnee Conaway, an ordinary lunch turned into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity thanks to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. Conaway won a $10,000 shopping spree at the Aviano Air Base Exchange through Subway’s Sip. Rip. Ultimate Trip sweepstakes.

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Exchange Retirees Deploy to Serve at Tip of the Spear

By Lisa Ferguson / January 20, 2021 /

In 2020, nearly a dozen Exchange retirees rejoined the Department of Defense’s largest retailer and deployed to Southwest Asia, where their vast training, knowledge and skills are a valuable asset.

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