Pacific Region

Making Spirits Bright: Nearly $109,000 in Exchange Layaways Paid in Full for 374 Military Shoppers

By Robert Philpot / December 17, 2021 /

Exchange shoppers in the Pacific were treated to an early holiday surprise when they learned their layaways had been paid in full.

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Exchanges Prepare for a Black Friday That’s Expected to See Crowds Return to Stores

By Robert Philpot / November 23, 2021 /

“We had a great Veterans Day. That’s a good bellwether for Black Friday,” said Director/CEO Tom Shull. “Customers are coming back.”

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Okinawa DC Manager Retires After 40 Years of Service

By SSG Mark Kauffman / November 22, 2021 /

Okinawa Distribution Center Manager Tomomi Kinjo has spent more than 35 of his 40 years with the Exchange at the distribution center.

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Watch Now: See the Exchange’s Brand-New Korea Distribution Center and Bakery at USAG Humphreys

By Robert Philpot / November 19, 2021 /

The Exchange opened the new Korea Distribution Center and bakery at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Nov. 19, making Humphreys home for Warfighters and their families and completing the nine-year Korea Exchange Transformation. Watch this video to learn more about the new facility and how Korea associates’ dedication made the transformation possible. Associates can also watch…

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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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The Exchange and DeCA Partner to Help Soldiers and Marines with Commissary on Wheels

By SSG Mark Kauffman / November 15, 2021 /

On Oct. 15 and 16, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and the Defense Commissary Agency partnered together to bring the groceries to Camp Hansen with a Commissary on Wheels event in the Camp Hansen Exchange’s concession area,

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On Veterans Day, Exchange Salutes Heroes With Special Challenge Coin

By Julie Mitchell / November 12, 2021 /

Exchange stores around the world honored our Nation’s heroes on Veterans Day with a challenge coin giveaway.

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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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‘I am ready to jump in to do anything I can to help our team’

By SSG Mark Kauffman / October 12, 2021 /

Lt. Col. Michael Kolvachek’s goal during his command with the Exchange is to further empower and support teammates as they continue to serve military members and their families.

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