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AREA Scholarships: What They Do and How You Can Support Them

By Arna Yarbrough, AREA Scholarships Director / November 14, 2024 /

The AAFES Retired Exchange Association (AREA) Scholarship initiative supports the children of Exchange associates and military personnel, providing much-needed financial assistance as education costs continue to rise. Here’s how you can contribute.

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Now on Flickr: Hundreds of Veterans Day Photos From Exchange Events

By The Exchange Post / November 14, 2024 /

You can also find photos at @exchangeassoc on Facebook, Instagram and X.

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Reminder: Entry Deadline is Friday for HEROES Logo Contest

By Robert Philpot / November 14, 2024 /

Judges are looking for a patriotic, meaningful symbol representing the contributions and sacrifices made by active-duty service members, Exchange associates and retirees who are Veterans, their spouses and family members from all branches of service.

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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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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Maysa ‘Amie’ Martin, Fort Belvoir

By Zach Wright / November 13, 2024 /

“Belvoir has always been my post,” says the 35-year associate, whose father was stationed at Fort Belvoir and whose mother also worked at the Belvoir PX.

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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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Exchange Leaders Talk About Lessons Learned, Exchange Support During Their Military Careers

By Robert Philpot / November 12, 2024 /

The leaders, who served in the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, spoke about their leadership philosophies, mentors and experiences with the Exchange, both during their military service and during their time with the organization.

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A New Military Resource Center, a Parade Invitation and More

By Robert Philpot / November 8, 2024 /

ICYMI, here’s the week in Exchange Post coverage.

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#FlashbackFriday: 2014—The Exchange Supports Troops During the Ebola Crisis

By Robert Philpot / November 8, 2024 /

Exchange associates became “personal shoppers” for troops who had to be quarantined after they returned from West Africa to the United States.

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Show Us Your Veterans Day Pictures!

By The Exchange Post / November 7, 2024 /

Whether your store is honoring those who have served or you’re marching in a parade, send us we your Veterans Day pictures for a special Flickr album.

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