Store Operations

Civilian Employees Celebrate New Exchange Privileges

By Robert Philpot / May 11, 2021 /

The Exchange is honored to welcome the 575,000 DoD and Coast Guard civilian employees who can now shop at their local Exchange.

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575,000 DoD, Coast Guard Civilians Can Shop In Store With the Army & Air Force Exchange Service Starting May 1

By Julie Mitchell / April 29, 2021 /

The expanded access benefits all who serve—past, present and future. Access to ShopMyExchange.com will start later this year.

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From Director/CEO Tom Shull: 2021 Strategic Priorities—Driving For Success to Preserve the Benefit

By Tom Shull / April 26, 2021 /

After an unprecedented 2020, Team Exchange is focused on preserving the hard-earned benefit for all who wear the uniform—past, present and future. Six strategic priorities will increase the organization’s relevancy as the Exchange continues to be a crucial non-pay benefit for those we are so honored to serve.

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Emma-Jayne Cariglio, Whiteman AFB Express Manager

By Chris Ward / April 21, 2021 /

When Emma-Jayne Cariglio began working at the Whiteman AFB Shoppette, she wasn’t expecting it to turn into a career. Twenty years later, she is still with the Exchange as Shoppette manager at Whiteman.

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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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Exchange Shoppers Donate $2.4 Million to Military Relief Funds in 2020

By Marisa Conner / April 14, 2021 /

Year-round giving option at PX/BX registers nets $2.4 million in donations for Army Emergency Relief and the Air Force Assistance Fund in 2020—a 1,000% increase from 2019.

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Where Heroes Win! Exchange Shoppers Score More Than $1.1 Million in Prizes in 2020

By Marisa Conner / April 8, 2021 /

Though the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of many in-store events last year, the Exchange hosted more than 150 sweepstakes to award more than $1.1 million in prizes to the military community. Many of these prizes were presented to the winners at their local PXs and BXs. Subway’s Sip. Rip. Ultimate Trip Sweepstakes for the…

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Fort Irwin Exchange Honors 97-year-old Veteran of Three Wars on National Vietnam War Veterans Day

By Robert Philpot / April 7, 2021 /

The Fort Irwin Exchange looked forward to honoring Vietnam Veterans on March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day. But there was one Veteran the team hoped to see. A Veteran not just of the Vietnam War, but of the Korean War and World War II. “We all know about him,” said Store Manager Lorraine Davis.…

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On Flickr: See Photos From National Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremonies

By Robert Philpot / April 1, 2021 /

On March 29, Exchanges worldwide commemorated National Vietnam War Veterans Day with ceremonies thanking and honoring Vietnam Veterans for their service. Exchanges provided more than 430 photos from the events, which you can view in this Flickr album. The Exchange Post and social media teams will continue to showcase these special events. Send your best…

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Fort McCoy Garrison Command Honors Exchange’s Work During Pandemic

By Robert Philpot / March 23, 2021 /

Even during a normal year, the Fort McCoy Exchange has to be flexible. Fort McCoy is a Total Force Training Center, which means it hosts more than 150,000 outside military personnel for training every year. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the store had to be more resilient than usual to serve troops in training, who come…

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