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Exchange Makes Sustainability a Priority in Serving Those Who Serve

By Robert Philpot / April 21, 2022 /

The Exchange makes every day Earth Day, conserving energy, reducing waste and implementing sustainable practices at stores and facilities across the globe.

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12 Children of Exchange Associates Earn AREA Scholarships Totaling $40,000

By Michelle Priester / April 21, 2022 /

The AAFES Retired Employees Association (AREA) Scholarship Program is funded through donations by generous benefactors. Each year, AREA awards $40,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors attending school in the fall.  Since the scholarship program began in 1985, AREA has awarded $907,795 to 395 students.

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Poland Team Continues to Bring Taste of Home to Troops at Tip of the Spear

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / April 19, 2022 /

More than 30 Exchange associates have been supporting troops at four established MFE locations in Poland since mid-February, with more than two dozen rodeos supporting remote locations.

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After a 50-year Career, One of HQ’s First Associates is Retiring This Week

By Tim Meyer / April 18, 2022 /

The merchandise assistant started working at the Exchange before construction of the headquarters building in Dallas was completed.

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#FlashbackFriday: That Time a Lifetime TV Series Filmed at the Charleston AFB BX

By Robert Philpot / April 15, 2022 /

“AAFES, the commissary and bowling [alley] are such a part of military life, and shooting on a military installation brings realism to our show,” an executive producer said at the time.

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Fort Benning Exchange Supports the Best of the Best During Prestigious Ranger Competition

By Marisa Conner / April 14, 2022 /

The 38th annual LTG (R) David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition took place at Fort Benning April 8 through 11, and the Exchange was there to support, supply and cheer on the competitors.

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126 Years of Family Serving Family – Joyce and Patrick Davidson, Fort Leavenworth

By Keiana Holleman / April 14, 2022 /

Mother-son duo Joyce and Patrick Davidson have been serving those who serve for more than 35 years combined.

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Exchange Conducts Rodeos in Syria to Support Troops

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / April 13, 2022 /

Two Exchange associates—one who returned from retirement and one who doesn’t usually work in retail—were the first to volunteer to run the rodeo, which sold a small selection of items from a temporary location.

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MILITARY STAR Pays Off More than $38,000 in Holiday Bills in Annual Sweepstakes

By Marisa Conner / April 12, 2022 /

MILITARY STAR’s eighth annual Your Holiday Bill Is on Us sweepstakes paid off holiday bills for five grand-prize winners.

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Exchange Helps Host Marvel Studios’ ‘Moon Knight’ Screening and Q&A with Oscar Isaac at Camp Arifjan

By Robert Philpot / April 12, 2022 /

Soldiers at Camp Mielec in Poland also participated in the Q&A, which also included one of the series’ executive producers—who is related to a brigadier general at Camp Arifjan and a colonel at Camp Mielec.

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