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#FlashbackFriday: Serving up Some Exchange Burger History for National Hamburger Day

By Robert Philpot / May 27, 2022 /

Saturday, May 28, is National Hamburger Day, which aside from making #FlashbackFriday crave a bacon-cheeseburger inspires this look at the history of the burger in general and at the Exchange. According to the National Today website, the hamburger’s history is somewhat murky. “No one is quite sure about the origins of the hamburger, other than…

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HEROES/Unsung Heroes Group Honors Those Who Gave Last Full Measure

By Chris Ward / May 26, 2022 /

Exchange associates arriving to headquarters on May 26 were presented with poppies in recognition of National Poppy Day (May 27).

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Exchange Unveils Truck Wrap, Publishes Vacation Guide for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

By Keiana Holleman / May 26, 2022 /

The Exchange is celebrating #AAPIHeritageMonth by honoring the cultures, service and sacrifice of Asian American and Pacific Islanders. Check out the celebrations at stores worldwide.

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Exchange Opens Bun-D Restaurant at Camp Foster

By SSG Mark Kauffman / May 25, 2022 /

“This healthy new dining option shows how the Exchange continues to support our Marines on Okinawa with goods and services that help build their fitness and resolve.”

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New Yarborough Express Brings Convenience to Fort Bragg Community

By Robert Philpot / May 24, 2022 /

Soldiers and military families can fuel up, find healthy meal and snack options and more at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s new Yarborough Express, which celebrated its grand opening May 24.

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Exchange Transforms Hard-Earned Benefit, Launches Aerie at Fort Hood and ShopMyExchange.com

By Keiana Holleman / May 23, 2022 /

Exchange leaders cut the ribbon on Aerie at the Fort Hood Exchange, the first PX to welcome the brand. The loungewear and lingerie line is offered at ShopMyExchange.com and will roll out to 30 PXs and BXs in 2022.

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‘Working here is so gratifying. Our teammates’ hearts are in what they do.’

By Robert Philpot / May 23, 2022 /

Long before Tom Lozier became Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, he was an Exchange customer. And he still is one.

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#FlashbackFriday: Mount St. Helens Erupts, Affecting Several Exchanges

By Robert Philpot / May 20, 2022 /

Exchanges hundreds of miles away spent days cleaning up ash, and drivers had to navigate back roads at speeds as low as 5 mph because of the ashfall.

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Exchange Supports Past, Present and Future Warfighters at Altus AFB ‘Legacy of the Spear’ Event

By Marisa Conner / May 19, 2022 /

As Altus Air Force Base welcomed back its former commanders for its first “Legacy of the Spear” event, the Exchange was there to support the festivities and show off recent store upgrades to the returning VIPs.

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Outgoing JBER GM Honored with Prestigious Air Force Meritorious Civilian Service Award

By Marisa Conner / May 19, 2022 /

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson general manager CJ Morganfield was presented with the Air Force Meritorious Civilian Award for her work in serving the installation through the pandemic.

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