Family Serving Family

Veteran for Life:
Fernando Cogley

By Mario Baltierra / November 1, 2017 /

U.S. Air Force 2008-Present Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman Coming from a military family it was a matter of time before I joined the military. Since I was a little kid my head was in the sky watching how fighter jets and helicopters train when I went with my dad to his base. It was a matter…

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Veteran for Life:
Roland Bombase

By Mario Baltierra / November 1, 2017 /

U.S. Air Force 1992-2013 F-15 Avionics Specialist Technician After 21 years working the F-15 Eagle from various assignments and deployments, I know what the maintainers, especially our Gunfighters of the 366th Fighter Wing, and their families go through. I try to provide them with their wants and needs the best way I can while working…

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Veteran for Life:
Sarah S. Woods

By Mario Baltierra / November 1, 2017 /

U.S. Army National Guard 1992 – 2000 Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic I joined the military to gain disciple and have them pay for my college. During my years of service, I’ve meet many new people, gained the discipline I was searching for and graduated from college. I joined the Army National Guard while I was…

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Exchange Team Shows Heart and Resilience in the Wake of Devastating Hurricanes

By Robert Philpot / October 5, 2017 /

Exchange capabilities and steadfast support have been on display in the past few months as our Nation has faced three devastating hurricanes, almost back to back.

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Patrick Air Force Base Exchange Store Manager Tamala McCoy presents Exchange leaders with special Patrick AFB coins to show appreciation for their visit after Hurricane Irma tore through the area. With McCoy, from left, are Director/CEO Tom Shull; Chief Operating Officer Dave Nelson; Aide to the CEO Sean Applegate; and Patrick Exchange General Manager James Clark.

‘I Can’t Thank You Enough For Holding Everything Together’

By Julie Mitchell / October 1, 2017 /

When civilian stores and restaurants in Hurricane Irma’s path closed or ran out of essentials, Exchanges across Florida were typically the last to close and the first to reopen, highlighting the organization’s  unique capabilities and tireless dedication to serving those who serve.

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Family Serving Family: From Airman to Exchange Associate: ‘It Just Fits’

By Robert Philpot / October 1, 2017 /

Marcia Rhodes came home when she came to work at the Exchange.

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The Fort Buchanan Express suffered damage during Hurricane Maria.

Exchange Ready to Send Support to Puerto Rico Following Hurricane Maria

By Chris Ward / September 22, 2017 /

At a time of uncertainty for those in the path of Hurricanes Maria, Irma and Harvey, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s unique capabilities were on full display, from its distribution centers to its stores, in support of service members, their families and first responders. While other retailers closed up shop, the Exchange sent support by air, land and sea to those who needed it most.

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Fort Stewart General Manager Amanda Hatfield took photos of a flooded Express.

Exchange Ready to Serve As Hurricane Irma Roars Ashore

By Robert Philpot / September 11, 2017 /

The Exchange lost no time in preparation for Hurricane Irma. Even during continual support after Hurricane Harvey that roared through the Eastern Texas Coast, the Exchange was ready and well prepared for the next round of possible disaster. The Exchange proves being well prepared is a team effort.

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Family Serving Family

Exchange Supports Troops and Military Community Before, During and After Hurricane Harvey

By Robert Philpot / September 8, 2017 /

As Hurricane Harvey lashed the Texas coast on August 25, dropping historic amounts of rain, the Exchange was on call, ready to support troops and the military community.

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Poland

From an MFE, Five Associates Serve 1,000 Troops at Tip of Spear

By Julie Mitchell / September 1, 2017 /

Store Manager Mickeal Jenkins has always had a servant’s heart. In April, his passion for serving led him to the tip of the spear in Poland, where he leads a team running a mobile field exchange (MFE) at Bemowo Piskie Training Area. Jenkins and his four associates keep the MFE filled with supplies, food and cold drinks to care for nearly 1,000 U.S. Soldiers serving with NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence. 

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