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Ribbon cutting at the Barksdale AFB Starbuck Military Family store.

Barksdale BX Starbucks Becoming a Military Family Store

By Keiana Holleman / September 5, 2024 /

The Military Family recognition solidifies the store as a true hub for the community, Associates who are connected to the military wear special green aprons denoting their affiliation.

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Ribbon-cutting at a Fort Riley unattended retail unit.

Fort Riley Exchange Expands Footprint With Three Unattended Retail Units

By Keiana Holleman / September 3, 2024 /

The retail units, in the 1st Combat Aviation, 1st Brigade Headquarters and 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team Headquarters buildings, opened in July and August

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Ribbon-cutting for The Cleaners at the Wright-Patterson AFB Exchange.

Wright-Patterson Exchange Welcomes Back The Cleaners in Exchange Mall

By Keiana Holleman / August 26, 2024 /

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base lost four dry cleaning and laundry options due to COVID-era challenges in 2021. This summer, the Exchange brought a longtime cleaning vendor back.

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Ribbon-cutting at War Hawk Cafe at Offutt AFB Exchange.

Offutt AFB Exchange Offers Celebrity Chef-Inspired Cuisine at new War Hawk Cafe

By Keiana Holleman / August 22, 2024 /

The cafe offers made-to-order meals inspired by celebrity Chef Marvin Woods, a restaurateur and author who was involved with former First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign.

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Exchange Brings First Qdoba Restaurants to Pacific Region with Four Locations

By Marisa Conner / August 21, 2024 /

Locations are open at Kadena Air Base and Camp Foster, and two are scheduled to open at USAG Humphreys in Stepember.

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Exchange leaders, JB Andrews leaders and celebrity chef Robert Irvine cut the ribbon on Fresh Kitchen at the JB Andrews Exchange.

Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine Unveils His Fresh Kitchen at Joint Base Andrews Exchange

By Travis Day / August 15, 2024 /

Service members and the JB Andrews community enjoyed a meet-and-greet with Irvine plus samplings of Fresh Kitchen meals, including sandwiches, wraps, grain bowls and personal pizzas.

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Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Exchange and American Tattoo Society leaders cut the ribbon on the new American Tattoo Society shop.

Wright-Patterson Exchange Welcomes First American Tattoo Society in Central Region

By Keiana Holleman / August 8, 2024 /

The shop, the 12th in the Exchange system, provides tattoos to Airmen in a safe and professional environment.

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Exchange and military leaders at the new Atomic Cafe at Patrick Space Force Base.

‘Atomic Java’ Opens to Support AFTAC at Patrick SFB Exchange

By Susan Romano / July 30, 2024 /

The café/unattended retail unit improves the quality of life for the Air Force Technical Applications Center, which has a 24/7/365 mission.

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JBSA-Lackland Refreshes Food Court Lineup with Chief’s Corner Bubble Tea

By Keiana Holleman / July 29, 2024 /

Founded by Navy retiree Jerry “Jay T” Terry, the new beverage shop serves fresh and milk teas in matcha, banana and taro creams, coconut, lychee, mango, passionfruit and more flavors.

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Pictured: A forklift and stacks of boxes on a truck-trailer bed.

Okinawa, Yokota Bakeries Unite to Keep Operations Rolling After Breakdown

By Travis Day / July 29, 2024 /

When the oven at the Okinawa bakery went down in June, its sister plant at Yokota Air Base stepped in to assist.

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