Best of the Best: Exchange Honors Top Express Stores with COO Xpress Awards
The awards, presented at the Express seminar, highlight outstanding performance across convenience store operations.
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Mission Ready: Express Seminar Fuels Innovation, Growth for Convenience Channel
Under the theme of Mission Ready: Fueling the Force, 350 teammates are learning about best practices and industry trends to drive business in support of Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and the military community.
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Yokota Central Kitchen’s Bento Meals Reach Service Members Across Japan
These blast-chilled bentos are handmade daily with locally sourced ingredients and then frozen for transport, giving Airmen a hot meal option even when regular dining facilities are closed.
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New COO Xpress Award to Spotlight Top Performers
Stay plugged in to the Express seminar with real-time updates at the Exchange Post and associate social media channels.
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Brandon Deramee: A Computer Troubleshooter and an Exchange Son and Brother
“It bothers me when I can’t figure out an answer to something, and if I don’t know how to figure it out, I’ll research and keep trying to mess with it until I figure out…
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Hawaii DC Associate Celebrates 55 Years With Exchange—And Plans to Keep Going
Aside from a three-year break in service, Lurline Mau-Saloricman has worked for the Exchange since1968.
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Exchange Named Inaugural Top Military Spouse Employer
This distinction highlights the Department of War retailer’s dedication to hiring, supporting and retaining military spouses, whose talent plays a vital role in serving those who serve.
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Adaptability Lessons From a Military Childhood and an Exchange Life
Martinez’s presentation “Bloom Where You’re Planted” was also about adaptability—something he understands well from multiple moves during his lifetime,
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Angel Wills: From PCS Kid to Scott AFB MCS Manager
“As I’ve gotten older, I’ve been able to appreciate the unconventional lifestyle as a military brat,” the 31-year associate says. “I was able to see and do things that I probably wouldn’t have had the…
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Exchange Named 2026 VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer for Advancing Military-Connected Careers
This marks the sixth consecutive year that the Exchange has earned the recognition.
