Senior Leadership Editorials

Director/CEO Tom Shull met with 86th Airlift Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Richard Moore during Shull’s visit to Ramstein AB.

The Best of What We Do: Taking Care of Warfighters Far From Home

By Tom Shull / August 1, 2017 /

A large part of what makes the Exchange unique is our capability and dedication to care for service members far from home. We provide to our heroes in far-flung corners of the world the familiar products, dining experiences, fresh-baked goods made with American ingredients, nutritious and affordable school lunches for Warfighters’ children, combat uniforms below cost and gasoline prices significantly lower than those found on the European economy.

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Associate Nicholas Goya from Okinawa welcomes COO Dave Nelson to his facility.

COO Dave Nelson Visits Pacific Region

By Robert Philpot / August 1, 2017 /

EVP/COO Dave Nelson made his first official visit to the Pacific Region. Awed with the dedication of associates in mainland Japan, Okinawa and Korea, Nelson said he was proud the hard-working Pacific team was part of the Exchange family.

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SVP Exchange Credit Program Jami Richardson’s Top Priorities for 2017

By Robert Philpot / August 1, 2017 /

What does the Exchange Credit Program do for the organization? The Exchange Credit Program operates the MILITARY STAR® credit card program for the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard exchanges. Our core mission is to offer responsible credit solutions to enhance the lives of service members and their families. With more than…

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Exchange Annual Report 2016

By Tom Shull / July 19, 2017 /

Our 2016 Annual Report is now online and chock full of details regarding many of the Exchange’s amazing achievements last year.

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Our Rich History of Serving Those Who Serve

By Tom Shull / July 1, 2017 /

As the Exchange celebrate its 122nd anniversary, we are again reminded of our rich history of serving those who serve, going wherever our Nation’s Warfighters go.

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MCS Fort Meade

Daily Decisions: Choosing What Path To Take

By Dave Nelson / July 1, 2017 /

In May, many of our teammates had the opportunity to hear Melissa Stockwell present at the Express seminar in Orlando. A highly decorated Soldier who was injured in Iraq on April 13, 2004, Melissa lost her left leg above her knee to a roadside bomb on the streets of Iraq.

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The Exchange supported Anakonda 16 in Poland. Photo by Jessy Macabeo, Exchange merchandise clerk.

Emerging Challenges Lead to Realignment of Regions

By Tom Shull / June 1, 2017 /

Emerging international challenges in Europe and Southwest Asia required us recently to reexamine the Exchange’s overseas capabilities to ensure we can fully support the ever-growing number of important bilateral and multilateral military exercises and training involving thousands of additional U.S. troops.

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Customer Experience is Key for SVP Karen Cardin

By Robert Philpot / June 1, 2017 /

The eCommerce/customer experience team consists of the e-commerce store functions and the omni-channel marketing functions for the Exchange. It is paramount for customers to have the same seamless and frictionless experience no matter how they shop—brick and mortar, website or mobile.

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VAN METER, Iowa (April 24, 2009) More than 500 veterans who escorted the unclaimed remains of seven Iowa veterans to their final resting place at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery line the procession route with American flags after providing a motorcycle escort for the remains. The ceremony coincided with Des Moines Navy Week, one of 22 Navy Weeks planned across America in 2009. Navy Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Gary Ward/Released)

Share the Good News About VetVerify and the Veterans Online Shopping Benefit

By Tom Shull / May 1, 2017 /

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Coast Guard Exchange, Marine Corps Exchange and Navy Exchange are honored to finally recognize our Veterans’ time in uniform. Confirming Veterans’ eligibility to shop in advance of Nov. 11 is critical to efforts to properly welcome them back to their military family.

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COO Dave Nelson congratulates General Manager Michael Einer on his Exchange winning the COO award at the recent MSM/GM Conference.

The Power of the Customer Experience

By Dave Nelson / May 1, 2017 /

Customer service is a topic any worthwhile organization takes seriously. A company may have the best product selection at the best prices, but a poor customer experience can undermine all of that in one interaction.

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