Europe/SWA Region

‘This has hands-down been the greatest experience.’

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / August 7, 2024 /

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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Troops in Romani line up for a screening of "Deadpool & Wolverine"

Exchange, The Walt Disney Company Screen Pre-release of Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ for Troops in Romania, Lithuania

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / August 6, 2024 /

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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Pulaski Express store manager Ashlee Destajo in front of Hot Stuff Kitchen display.

Hot Stuff Cooking in the Kitchen: Expresses in Europe Get New Flavor

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / July 24, 2024 /

The Exchange’s newest quick-serve restaurant has been opening at Expresses across Europe, where customer response has been strong to the latest tastes of home.

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Willy Rech standing in front of bookcase.

129 Years of Family Serving Family: Wilfried ‘Willy’ Rech, Europe Region

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / July 23, 2024 /

The chief of the Exchange’s German & International Law Branch came to the Exchange in 1988 and will retire at the end of July.

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Shull Recognizes London Embassy, KMCC BX and Germersheim Distribution Center Associates

By Robert Philpot / July 8, 2024 /

The Europe visit also included the retirement ceremony for COL Donnie “Don” Nowlin, the Exchange’s Europe/Southwest Asia/Africa commander.

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Retiring Europe/SWA Commander Col. Donnie Nowlin Looks Back on ‘Fascinating’ 3 Years With the Exchange

By Robert Philpot / June 27, 2024 /

As the region’s commander, Nowlin is responsible for nearly 4,300 associates in 25 countries across three continents, in more than 1,400 facilities that support half a million customers. That responsibility is drawing to a close as Nowlin prepares to retire from the Army this summer.

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Exchange Brings Taste of Home to Vicenza Community with Five Guys

By Marisa Conner / May 23, 2024 /

The restaurant serves up classic American fare with burgers, fries and milkshakes. This is the second Five Guys the Exchange has opened on a military installation.

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DeCA Director and CEO Visit to the Exchange’s Europe Logistics Hub Underscores Collaborative Partnership

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / May 7, 2024 /

DeCA Director and CEO John Hall and other commissary leaders toured the 420,000-square-foot Germersheim Distribution Center and the Gruenstadt Bakery.

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128 Years of Family Serving Family: Lioba Conrad, 40-Year Associate, Europe/SWA

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / April 15, 2024 /

The services specialist met her husband through the Exchange. “We both truly believe in the Exchange mission,” she says. “It’s so rewarding and makes me so proud to see where we go and what we do daily to serve those who serve our great nation.”

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Vietnam Veterans Receive Long Overdue Honor, Gratitude at PX and BX Ceremonies

By Marisa Conner / March 29, 2024 /

Exchanges worldwide hosted special ceremonies for National Vietnam War Veterans Day, with Vietnam Veterans receiving free lapel pins to commemorate their selfless service. “When we came back from Vietnam, we weren’t welcomed; but here, they thank us,” one Veteran said.

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