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Exchange Puts Human Energy into Conserving Electricity, Water

By Robert Philpot / October 5, 2021 /

October is Energy Action Month, which promotes energy efficiency and smart use of resources. But the Exchange’s energy-saving actions aren’t limited to one month a year.

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Goodfellow Air Force Base Exchange Unveils $9.3 Million Upgrade

By Robert Philpot / August 5, 2021 /

The upgrade includes an expanded selection of BE FIT gear and electronics; a mall featuring tactical, barber and beauty shops; retail concessionaire kiosks; expanded food court seating with charging stations; and three quick-serve restaurants including the Dunkin’ Donuts, Subway and Sam’s Burritos.

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Unveils $13.2 Million Renovated Shopping Center at Vicenza

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / July 16, 2021 /

Soldiers and families gathered around the red ribbon and waited for the long-anticipated reopening of the Vicenza Exchange. With a quick snip of the ribbon, the crowd applauded and eagerly entered their Army & Air Force Exchange Service shopping center.

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Feeling Like Home: Exchange Focuses on Quality-of-Life Improvements at ‘Big Four’ Army Posts

By Marisa Conner / June 28, 2021 /

The Exchange is all in to support the Army’s initiative to improve quality of life for Soldiers and families at Forts Polk, Irwin, Wainwright and Hood.

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After More Than 30 years, It’s Lights Out for HQ’s Skyline Restaurant

By Robert Philpot / June 16, 2021 /

The top-floor restaurant at Exchange headquarters, once home to special events and after-hours camaraderie, officially closed for good June 1, For longtime HQ associates, it was the end of an era.

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Exchange Heroes Recognized for Going Above and Beyond After Dallas Storm

By Julie Mitchell / May 17, 2021 /

Director/CEO Tom Shull is recognizing dozens of associates from IT, Real Estate, Merchandising and Human Resources for their around-the-clock heroic work after Winter Storm Uri severely damaged the Exchange’s headquarters in Dallas in February.

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Exchange Makes Every Day Earth Day with Sustainability Commitment

By Robert Philpot / April 22, 2021 /

Conserve and reduce: The Exchange continues to make sustainability a priority as it serves those who serve.

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New $54 Million PX Shopping Center Opens at Fort Sam Houston

By Chris Ward / April 15, 2021 /

With the snip of a ribbon, a new era of shopping was launched at Fort Sam Houston as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service formally opened its shopping center.

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Winter Storm Update: Exchange Headquarters ‘Was Moments Away’ from Losing Critical Connectivity

By Loyd Brumfield / February 25, 2021 /

Exchange Headquarters was reopened to associates Feb. 22—except for some areas of the first and second floors—thanks to round-the-clock work by associates in the IT and Real Estate directorates to repair the damage. Some work was herculean, as associates dealt with an estimated 150,000 square feet of flooding on the second floor. “Some computers sat…

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Efficient Use of Lighting and Water Spearhead Exchange Energy Conservation Methods

By Loyd Brumfield / October 19, 2020 /

While October is Energy Action Month, energy efficiency is a year-round priority for the Exchange. Since 2015, energy costs are down nearly 6% across all CONUS buildings, which include distribution centers, headquarters and about 1,400 stores. Several measures have been taken to control costs, including upgrading fluorescent lighting to LEDs and installing lighting controls in…

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