Western Region

126 Years of Family Serving Family – Gloria Barros, Cannon Air Force Base

By Marisa Conner / August 3, 2021 /

Gloria Barros’ passion for her job is evident, and her 35 years of service with the Exchange has only increased her enthusiasm.

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Fort Carson Exchange Celebrates Freedom Fest With a Bang

By Robert Philpot / July 9, 2021 /

The Fort Carson team provided materials such as insect repellent, camping chairs, and energy drinks for Soldiers and their guests who came to the fest.

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Mary Edu, West Coast Distribution Center

By Loyd Brumfield / July 8, 2021 /

The West Coast Distribution Center outbound manager has served the Exchange for 20 years—surrounded by her work family and her literal family.

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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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Nellis Exchange Associates Receive Red Cross Honor for Live-Saving Actions

By Loyd Brumfield / May 26, 2021 /

PowerZone Supervisor Ikaipo Atienza and Customer Service Supervisor Alan Timbol were recognized for their actions in December, when they aided a military retiree who was found unconscious in the mall.

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Frank Cruz Jr.

By Robert Philpot / May 26, 2021 /

Frank Cruz Jr. is the last of six family members at the Presidio of Monterey Exchange. But the softlines department manager says he still gets to see family at work every day: “When you create a relationship with these customers, they tend to become like your family.”

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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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Exchange Supports Fort Bliss with COVID-19 Vaccination Site

By Robert Philpot / May 6, 2021 /

The Exchange’s Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss worked in lockstep with garrison command to set up a site at the shopping center for COVID-19 vaccinations. Fort Bliss garrison command approached Exchange General Manager Michael Brennan on April 26, and by April 29, a vacant 7,900-square-foot space in the shopping center was turned into a vaccination…

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Exchange Unveils Updated BX at Luke Air Force Base

By Loyd Brumfield / May 5, 2021 /

A new era of convenience kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 5 to celebrate the grand reopening of a freshly redesigned Luke Air Force Base Exchange.

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White Sands Commander Presents Coin to Exchange’s Versatile ‘Utility Man’

By Robert Philpot / May 3, 2021 /

At the White Sands Missile Range PX, Johnathan Taynor keeps the shelves stocked. He also assists customers who need help finding something, or tell them when an out-of-stock item is due in the store. That’s how he describes his job. Brandi Army, Combined Activities manager at the PX, puts it another way. “He’s our utility…

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