Pacific Region

Camp Humphreys and Kadena AB Hold Bath & Body Works Grand Openings

By SSG Mark Kauffman / December 15, 2022 /

Within a week’s time, the two biggest Exchanges in the Pacific Region held grand openings for the Bath & Body Works stores for their military communities.

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Pacific Region Senior Vice President Karin Duncan, surrounded by her team.

Pacific Region Senior Vice President Karin Duncan Brings 35-Year Exchange Journey to a Close

By Robert Philpot / December 2, 2022 /

“You never know what kind of difference you can make in someone’s life. You always have to teach and coach. Sometimes you have to provide some guidance and sometimes someone might not be doing something the best way, but that’s why you’re there—to always help that team member learn how to be and do better.”

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Pacific DC LP Manager Concludes a Long Journey Toward a College Degree

By SSG Mark Kauffman / November 30, 2022 /

Kurt Curtis set a goal 20 years ago to earn his college degree. Although his life became increasingly complicated, his perseverance and hard work eventually paid off.

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Okinawa IT Associates Troubleshoot to Success, Pleasing the King

By SSG Mark Kauffman / November 9, 2022 /

On a Sunday evening in September, Camp Foster Burger King’s menu board suddenly went blank. Mika Belote and Tetsu Sakihama, IT specialists, came to the rescue.

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Japan, Korea Exchanges Escape Major Damage from Typhoon Hinnamnor

By Robert Philpot / September 7, 2022 /

All associates were reported safe after the strongest Pacific storm of the season made landfall in eastern Asia during the weekend.

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Einstein Bros. Bagels Opens at Camp Foster, Expands in Pacific Region

By SSG Mark Kauffman / August 22, 2022 /

The Camp Foster location is the fourth to open in the Pacific Region during August, bringing a taste of home to troops serving overseas.

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127 Years of Family Serving Family: David Campbell, Kadena BX

By SSG Mark Kauffman / August 1, 2022 /

The customer experience associate received his one-year service award in April. But there was a twist.

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Pacific Region Deputy Commander Supports Okinawa VFW

By SSG Mark Kauffman / June 30, 2022 /

Lt. Col. Lanelle Pickett Jr. was the keynote speaker for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, District One-Post 9723’s Annual Convention Banquet.

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‘My family and I are extremely excited to join the Exchange family’

By SSG Mark Kauffman / June 23, 2022 /

Air Force Col. Jason L. Beck’s connection to the Exchange goes back to his childhood but it it was while serving in the Air Force that he truly appreciated all that the Exchange does for the military community.

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Yokota and Okinawa Military Partners Find Recipe for Teamwork When Bakery Oven Breaks Down

By SSG Mark Kauffman / June 16, 2022 /

When the Okinawa Bakery ran into an unexpected problem that could have halted production of baked goods without an estimated time frame for repairs, teamwork among Pacific exchanges and military partners saved the day.

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