Western Region

Retirees Return to the Exchange to Support Operation Allies Welcome

By Robert Philpot / December 20, 2021 /

Three retirees are currently supporting OAW in southern New Mexico, and one is scheduled to arrive at Fort Dix in January.

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Severe Weather Causes Damage, Power Failures at Exchanges in Three States

By Robert Philpot / December 17, 2021 /

Exchanges in Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska suffered damage, power failures and unscheduled closures Wednesday during a severe weather outbreak that affected much of the Central U.S.

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Fort Irwin Breaks Ground on $15 Million, 24-Hour Express

By Robert Philpot / December 7, 2021 /

Expected to open in early 2023, the new Express is a big step in more than $22 million in facility upgrades focusing on Quality-of-Life improvements at the remote California installation.

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Exchanges Prepare for a Black Friday That’s Expected to See Crowds Return to Stores

By Robert Philpot / November 23, 2021 /

“We had a great Veterans Day. That’s a good bellwether for Black Friday,” said Director/CEO Tom Shull. “Customers are coming back.”

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JBLM Exchange Adds Touch of Beauty with MAC Cosmetics

By Keiana Holleman / November 10, 2021 /

Exchange leaders cut the ribbon on the store, which offers makeup and skincare products, Nov. 4.

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Operation Allies Welcome: How Exchange Regions are Supporting Installations’ Afghan Guests on Journey to U.S.  

By Robert Philpot / October 19, 2021 /

With help from Exchange headquarters, local commands and vendor partners, Exchanges are offering clothing, shoes, blankets, children’s toys, snacks, mobile phone accessories, hygiene products and other essentials as guests complete the necessary steps for resettlement in the United States.

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Mobile Field Exchanges in High Demand as Installations Welcome Afghan Guests

By Robert Philpot / September 30, 2021 /

MFEs have long been critical to bringing the comforts of home to Warfighters deployed all over the world. And in recent months, these 53-foot stores on wheels have taken on even greater relevance to military missions.

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Kirtland Associates Promote Exchange, Receive Gratitude at National Guard Group’s Conference

By Robert Philpot / September 27, 2021 /

When a conflict prevented an HQ-based Exchange representative from attending a National Guard support group’s annual conference in Albuquerque, the Kirtland Air Force Base Exchange was called on to step in. It wound up being a mutually beneficial experience.

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Holloman Command Honors Main Store Manager Before Her Move From the Desert to Alaska

By Robert Philpot / September 22, 2021 /

Shortly before Joanne Alhambra left the Holloman Air Force Base in August for a new assignment at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, she received an unexpected honor.

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Three Military Students Honored with $4,000 in Prizes in Exchange’s You Made the Grade Program

By Marisa Conner / August 25, 2021 /

Mateo Rojas, a rising 11th-grader, was named the grand-prize winner and received a $2,000 gift card from the Travis Air Force Base Exchange

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