Western Region

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Lorraine S. Brown, Holloman Air Force Base

By Travis Day / February 4, 2025 /

The Express store manager, a military spouse and 21-year associate, enjoys the small-town feel of working at a smaller installation.

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Davina Thomas, Fort Bliss

By Robert Philpot / January 21, 2025 /

The Purple Heart Express shift manager, an Army Veteran and spouse, talks about her Native American heritage, the role the Express plays in boosting troop morale and more.

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Eagle River Quiltworks Brings Veteran-Owned Handcrafts and Comfort to Alaska Military Community

By Travis Day / January 8, 2025 /

An Air Force Veteran-owned sewing business has brought handmade products, comfort and activities to the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community.

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Black Friday is Coming—and the Exchange is Ready For It

By Robert Philpot / November 26, 2024 /

For shoppers, Black Friday is a day of deals that falls the Friday after Thanksgiving—this year, on Nov. 29. For the Exchange, it’s more than just one day.

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#WhereHeroesWork Video: Valerie Smith, Exchange HQ

By Marcia Rhodes / November 13, 2024 /

“When I started at the Exchange, I was just looking for a job,” says Smith, whose husband served 26 years in the Army. “Within a year … I knew this was the path for me.”

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Veterans Day event at the Kaiserlautern Military Community Exchange.

Exchanges Worldwide Salute Heroes With Special Coins on Veterans Day

By Robert Philpot / November 12, 2024 /

For the fifth consecutive year, Exchanges worldwide honored those who have served with a challenge coin giveaway on Veterans Day. In a united sign of appreciation for their sacrifice, Veterans were eligible to receive coins at all military exchanges.

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Mukesh Sahdeo, Fort Ord

By Travis Day / October 29, 2024 /

The 43-year Exchange associate has spent his Exchange career at Fort Ord/Presidio of Monterey, where he has been Fort Ord Express manager since 2012.

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Ribbon-cutting at the Fort Wainwright Exchange main store.

Fort Wainwright Exchange Hosts ‘Triple Play’ Grand Re-Opening, Celebrating Three Significant Upgrades

By Travis Day / October 23, 2024 /

The main store, Express and Burger King received upgrades totaling nearly $17 million.

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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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#WhereHeroesWork Video: Stephanie Kitchen, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

By Marcia Rhodes / September 4, 2024 /

The troop store manager enjoys chatting with those who serve and putting smiles on their faces.

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