Directorates/Regions

Fort Gregg-Adams Opens a Bigger, Better Food Court

By Chad Menegay, Fort Gregg-Adams / January 29, 2025 /

The upgrade more than doubles the seating capacity of the food court, which is designed to be a community gathering place where customers can share a meal with family or friends.

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Ali Al Salem Associate Takes Home Two Prizes in LP’s Annual Safety Motto Contest

By Zach Wright / January 28, 2025 /

Ashly Gutierrez, a shift manager, was named both the winner and second runner-up.

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The Presidential Inauguration Fleet Needed Fuel. The Bolling Express Team Was Ready to Help.

By Robert Philpot / January 24, 2025 /

The special request involved some challenges, which were solved with a team effort involving Bolling and Exchange headquarters.

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Executive Vice President/Chief Merchandising Officer Eric Sidman head shot with "Meet the Team" graphic.

EVP/CMO Talks About His Exchange Career and What’s Coming Up for MD

By Robert Philpot / January 22, 2025 /

For Eric Sidman, who became Exchange executive vice president and chief merchandising officer in June, the new role was a natural segue. He had spent all 17 of his Exchange years in Merchandising, starting in 2007 when he helped launch the then-new Planning, Allocation and Replenishment (PAR) team. Since 2020, he had been senior vice…

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Davina Thomas, Fort Bliss

By Robert Philpot / January 21, 2025 /

The Purple Heart Express shift manager, an Army Veteran and spouse, talks about her Native American heritage, the role the Express plays in boosting troop morale and more.

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Pentagon MCS, Myer Exchange Team Up for Quick Turnaround on Medal of Honor Recipient’s Uniform

By Robert Philpot / January 16, 2025 /

Pentagon Military Clothing Store Manager Karen Anderson and members of the Fort Myer Exchange team worked together to fit an Army Veteran receiving the Medal of Honor for heroic actions during the Vietnam War. Less than 24 hours after he came to the Myer PX, he had his new uniform.

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Hitting the Home Stretch: Q3 MILITARY STAR Challenge Cup Winners Announced

By Chris Ward / January 14, 2025 /

Quarterly winners in each region win $500 for a team event. The top store for all of FY2024 will receive a $1,000 prize and the coveted Challenge Cup. The leading region for the year will also be presented with a trophy.

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Crystal Vowell, Fort Cavazos

By Zach Wright / January 13, 2025 /

“I like all the opportunities I have here,” says the services business technician, who is a Navy Veteran and a Military spouse.

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Eagle River Quiltworks Brings Veteran-Owned Handcrafts and Comfort to Alaska Military Community

By Travis Day / January 8, 2025 /

An Air Force Veteran-owned sewing business has brought handmade products, comfort and activities to the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community.

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Ribbon-cutting at the USAG Humphreys Panda Express.

USAG Humphreys Exchange Brings Panda Express to Troop Mini Mall

By Zach Wright / January 7, 2025 /

One customer even waited outside overnight to be first in line for the opening of the restaurant, the first Panda Express on a military installation and Korea and only the second in the country.

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