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The Exchange’s Korea Distribution Center: A Brief History

By Robert Philpot / November 19, 2021 /

Before the 2020 opening of the Exchange’s U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys distribution center, the Camp Market DC ensured Korea-area Exchanges had the items Warfighters and their families needed for more than 45 years.

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Korea Distribution Center and bakery grand opening

Exchange Celebrates Opening of USAG Humphreys Distribution Center, Bakery

By Robert Philpot / November 19, 2021 /

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service cuts the ribbon on a new, 255,800-square-foot distribution center and bakery Nov. 19 at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, the culmination of the Department of Defense retailer’s nine-year effort to make Humphreys home for Warfighters and their families.

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‘All of You Have Gone the Extra Mile to Make Humphreys Home’: Associates Recognized for Role in Completing Korea Exchange Transformation

By Robert Philpot / November 9, 2021 /

After nine years, the Korea Exchange transformation is complete. And Exchange senior leaders are honoring those whose hard work and determination made the transformation possible.

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Exchange Brand Marketing Scores Big Win at Inaugural Commanders’ Classic

By Julie Mitchell / November 8, 2021 /

The first Army/Air Game at a neutral location since 1965 ended in a thrilling 21-14 overtime victory for the Army Black Knights, maximizing brand exposure for the Exchange this past weekend.

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Operation Allies Welcome: How Exchange Regions are Supporting Installations’ Afghan Guests on Journey to U.S.  

By Robert Philpot / October 19, 2021 /

With help from Exchange headquarters, local commands and vendor partners, Exchanges are offering clothing, shoes, blankets, children’s toys, snacks, mobile phone accessories, hygiene products and other essentials as guests complete the necessary steps for resettlement in the United States.

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Mobile Field Exchanges in High Demand as Installations Welcome Afghan Guests

By Robert Philpot / September 30, 2021 /

MFEs have long been critical to bringing the comforts of home to Warfighters deployed all over the world. And in recent months, these 53-foot stores on wheels have taken on even greater relevance to military missions.

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See the Photos! Exchanges Celebrate Air Force Birthday, Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Hispanic Heritage Month

By Robert Philpot / September 22, 2021 /

Exchanges worldwide celebrated the Air Force’s birthday and National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and are still celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Exchange trucker Bradley Wacks is a member of the National Private Truck Council’s Driver Hall of Fame.

#Flashback Friday: The Exchange’s Trucking Hall of Famers

By Robert Philpot / September 17, 2021 /

Since 1987, the National Private Truck Council has inducted four members each year into its Hall of Fame, considered one of the most prestigious honors in the trucking industry. Four of those drivers worked for the Exchange.

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Exchange Creates Four Custom Trailer Wraps for West Point, Air Force Academy Football Matchups

By Marisa Conner / September 16, 2021 /

Four new custom trailers from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service are hitting the road to celebrate the Department of Defense retailer’s support of the Commanders’ Classic and Army-Navy Games.

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Exchange’s new Deputy Director of Logistics Goes From Receiving End of Supply Chain to the Beginning

By Robert Philpot / September 15, 2021 /

During his 28-year Army career, Col. Brian Memoli has served all over the world, and wherever he went, the Exchange was there. Now he’s there for the Exchange, helping oversee distribution centers, trucking fleets, transportation and more.

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