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Exchange Mounts Worldwide Effort to Support Afghan Guests Staying at U.S. Military Installations

By Robert Philpot / September 1, 2021 /

So far, the Exchange has shipped 250,000 units of merchandise, including blankets, hygiene products, shoes, children’s items, snacks, beverages and other essentials, in support of Afghan guests in a mission requires input from nearly every corner of Exchange operations.

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Karen Cardin Shares Stories About her Exchange Career and the Challenges Ahead

By Robert Philpot / September 1, 2021 /

Karen Cardin says she feels that working at the Exchange is what she was meant to do. “I was born into this AAFES/Military community.”

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Leadership is a ‘Never-ending Journey of Learning,’ Leaders Agree During Lunch-and-Learn

By Robert Philpot / August 31, 2021 /

Shirley Strano (left) and Tiffany Evans shared stories about their influences, leadership philosophies and advice in a lunch-and-learn presented by special emphasis group POWER (Promote Opportunities for Women by Effecting Results) and the Exchange’s Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity & Inclusion directorate.

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Hurricane Ida Affects Business at Exchanges in Gulf States, but Damage is Minimal

By Robert Philpot / August 30, 2021 /

Although Keesler Air Force Base was in the path of the hurricane, the Keesler Exchange (pictured) suffered no damage. The storm’s effects varied at Exchanges elsewhere in Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.

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With Paralympics Streaming Starting, Here’s a Look at the Games’ Historic Link to the Military

By Robert Philpot / August 23, 2021 /

Starting this week, U.S. service members and honorably discharged Veterans worldwide will be able to stream NBCUniversal’s record coverage of the Tokyo Paralympic Games from their personal devices and computers through ShopMyExchange.com.

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Exchanges Power Up for Annual Electronics Expo

By Robert Philpot / August 19, 2021 /

For the third time, the Exchange will collaborate with the Navy Exchange Service Command, the Marine Corps Exchange and the Coast Guard Exchange on the Military Exchange Electronics Expo, known as ME3.

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The Exchange’s Website Turns 25. Here’s how it’s Grown Up.

By Robert Philpot / July 26, 2021 /

Days after www.aaafes.com debuted, thousands found AAFES’ new online home. It evolved into the user-friendly ShopMyExchange.com, and it will continue to grow.

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Feeling Like Home: Exchange Focuses on Quality-of-Life Improvements at ‘Big Four’ Army Posts

By Marisa Conner / June 28, 2021 /

The Exchange is all in to support the Army’s initiative to improve quality of life for Soldiers and families at Forts Polk, Irwin, Wainwright and Hood.

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President and CMO Ana Middleton Retires After 38 Years of Service

By Robert Philpot / June 22, 2021 /

When Ana Middleton started working at the Ramstein Air Base Exchange in 1982 as a part-time cashier, the then-16-year-old military brat considered the job to be temporary. It wasn’t long before she began to see the Exchange as not just a potential career, but a calling—one that would lead her to rise through the ranks…

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Retail Food Team Heats Up In-Store Traffic With ‘Never Stop Summering’ Promotion

By Robert Philpot / June 17, 2021 /

Anticipating an increase in foot traffic as COVID restrictions eased, the Exchange’s Retail Food team in Consumables, which runs a confection-and-snacks promotion every summer, looked for something special for 2021. “Our goal is to try to bring back a sense of normalcy and fun to our stores” said David Arens, Divisional Merchandise Manager, Retail Food.…

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