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#FlashbackFriday: Chill Out With Some History About the Exchange in Iceland

By Robert Philpot / July 8, 2022 /

Eighty-one years ago this week, Marines landed in Iceland to support British troops before the U.S. officially entered World War II. Less than three months later, the Army Exchange Service opened a PX that eventually brought the country its first popcorn machine.

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NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal Headlines Exchange’s ‘Chief Chat’ in July

By Keiana Holleman / July 6, 2022 /

Shaq, John Coyle and the Eli Young Band share their stories with the military community this July! Catch up on previous episodes on YouTube and Spotify and tune in LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays on Faceboo

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Lackland Main Store Manager Keeps Things Cool During Active-Shooter Alert

By Robert Philpot / July 6, 2022 /

Patricia Murauskas and her team made sure customers were safe and comfortable during a lockdown at the base.

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Where Heroes Work Video: Ricole Martin, Exchange Credit Program

By Chris Ward / July 5, 2022 /

This week’s installment features Ricole Martin, speech and data analyst manager for the Exchange Contact Center and Exchange Credit Program, and also a military dependent.

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Wright-Patterson’s Relocated Military Clothing Store Brings Convenience to Airmen

By Keiana Holleman / July 5, 2022 /

Wright-Patterson Exchange makes picking up uniforms and gear convenient with a relocated Military Clothing store.

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ICYMI: The Best of June in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / July 1, 2022 /

ICYMI, here’s the best of June in the Exchange Post.

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#FlashbackFriday: The Year the Exchange Post Debuted (It Didn’t Start as the Exchange Post)

By Robert Philpot / July 1, 2022 /

The first edition did have a name—Exchange Service News—but the folks behind it were looking for something more clever.

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Panda Express Lands At Fort Leonard Wood Exchange

By Keiana Holleman / June 30, 2022 /

Soldiers and families at Fort Leonard Wood can enjoy such better-for-you meals as string bean chicken breast, broccoli beef, grilled teriyaki chicken and mixed vegetables.

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Pacific Region Deputy Commander Supports Okinawa VFW

By SSG Mark Kauffman / June 30, 2022 /

Lt. Col. Lanelle Pickett Jr. was the keynote speaker for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, District One-Post 9723’s Annual Convention Banquet.

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HQ Tradition Resumes With Tree Dedication, Memorial for IT Associate Ahmed Al Hameedi

By Robert Philpot / June 29, 2022 /

The tradition began in 2012 but was interrupted during the past couple of years by COVID-era restrictions

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