Directorates/Regions

Exchanges Escape Major Damage, But Still Dealing With Hurricane Helene Aftermath

By Robert Philpot / September 30, 2024 /

Damage to Exchange facilities was limited to downed signs and missing ceiling tiles, but power outages and installation closures were still creating challenges for stores in Georgia and Florida.

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Exchange IT Team Heads Down Under to Support Robertson Barracks Exchange

By Travis Day / September 30, 2024 /

Upgrades, including new registers and guest Wi-Fi, will improve the experience both for Marines running one of the most of the Exchange’s most unusual locations.

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#FlashbackFriday: 2005—An SVP Reflects on His Great-Grandmother’s ‘Tortilla University’

By Robert Philpot / September 27, 2024 /

For National Hispanic Heritage Month, Flashback Friday looks back on the story of Javier Cerna, a 31-year Exchange associate who retired as senior vice president of Western Region in 2005.

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Exchange, Bass Pro Shops Officially Announce Collaboration at Bristol Motor Speedway

By Julie Mitchell / September 27, 2024 /

The NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race marked the Exchange’s first time connecting with the military community at a NASCAR event.

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Exchanges in Southeastern U.S. Brace for Hurricane Helene’s Impact

By Robert Philpot / September 26, 2024 /

Exchanges in more than a half-dozen states were preparing Thursday for the effects of Hurricane Helene, which was projected to make landfall as a major hurricane Thursday evening in Florida’s Big Bend region.

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New Restaurant Brings Fresh Mediterranean Flavors to Katterbach Army Base

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / September 26, 2024 /

Erdinc Gyros House is the latest in a long-running tradition from its owner’s family, which has served Mediterranean cuisine at U.S. military bases across Germany for more than 25 years.

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Lisa Avallone headshot with "129 Years of Family Serving Family" text.

129 Years of Family Serving Family: Lisa Avallone, HQ

By Marisa Conner / September 26, 2024 /

For the past three years, the 31-year associate and military spouse has trained HQ and store Loss Prevention associates on policies, procedures and management skills. She has a lot of field experience to draw from.

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Send Us Your Hispanic Heritage Month Photos!

By The Exchange Post / September 25, 2024 /

Send us your photos and we’ll include them in a special Flickr album and on other social media. A couple of stores already have a head start.

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JB Charleston Exchange Gets Inked: American Tattoo Society Opens in Mall

By Marisa Conner / September 25, 2024 /

American Tattoo Society owner Ryan Harrell noted that the grand opening took place a year to the date after he and his team first received their base passes allowing them access to the installation.

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Bianca Williams, services business manager, Utah Exchange.

#WhereHeroesWork Video: Bianca Williams, Utah Exchange

By Marcia Rhodes / September 25, 2024 /

The military spouse says she enjoys connecting with vendors and developing relationships with them.

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