Europe/SWA Region

Kosovo-based GM: ‘My Family Is An Exchange Family’ (Including Father, Siblings and Daughters)

By Orisha Spence / June 21, 2023 /

Vicenza native Gino Rakas was inspired by his family to work for the Exchange … and in turn, he inspired his children to work for the organization.

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Exchange Rodeo Provides Essentials for 101st Airborne Soldiers in Romania

By Orisha Spence / June 13, 2023 /

101st Airborne Soldiers were ecstatic when they learned that the Exchange was coming to Smardan, Romania, in early May to provide drinks, snacks toiletries and other essentials.

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Grafenwoehr Exchange Finds Creative Solution to Support Ukrainian Troops

By Orisha Spence / May 25, 2023 /

Strict regulations and German customs laws made traditional Exchange support unavailable for incoming Ukrainian forces. The Grafenwoehr Exchange team, however, stepped up to to make sure the Ukrainian soldiers have access to what they need.

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Exchange Opens Permanent Express in Kuwait

By Travis Day / May 8, 2023 /

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service welcomed a major upgrade to Camp Buehring in Kuwait, opening a permanent Express building.

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KMCC Exchange Acts Fast to Support U.S. Evacuees Arriving From Sudan

By Robert Philpot / April 26, 2023 /

About 90 evacuees from the U.S. Embassy in Sudan, as well as the Marines who executed the evacuation operation, arrived at the Exchange a few hours after they landed in Germany. The team was prepared to support the evacuees, including a few children and pets.

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‘I want to support and do what I can for the service members within the region’

By Orisha Spence / March 29, 2023 /

Sgt. Maj. Urquhart serves as the key liaison between Exchange leadership and the local commands and Exchange shoppers in his region.

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127 Years of Family Serving Family: Ashlee Destajo, KMCC Exchange 

By Orisha Spence / March 13, 2023 /

“I grew up in the military, married into the military and now proudly support the military.” 

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At the Military Clothing Conference: Stores Recognized For Outstanding Performances

By Chris Ward / March 10, 2023 /

Eleven Exchange Military Clothing stores were each honored with a three-coin award for exemplary service at the Military Clothing Conference this week in Frisco, Texas, capping the week-long gathering.

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Oldest NCO Academy Honors Grafenwoehr GM

By Orisha Spence / March 1, 2023 /

Command Sgt. Maj. James Holmes, commandant, 7th Army NCO Academy, presented Grafenwoehr GM Brian Smith with a special plaque for the Exchange’s outstanding service and support for academy trainees.

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127 Years of Family Serving Family: Elisabetta Basaldella, Aviano Air Base

By Keiana Holleman / February 9, 2023 /

“I wear my ‘Air Force Mom’ badge proudly to work each day,” says the sales area manager, who has two children in the military.

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