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#Flashback Friday: Shining a Light on the Exchange’s First Solar-powered Shopping Center

By Robert Philpot / September 24, 2021 /

On Sept. 24, 1977—44 years ago today—the Exchange opened its first solar-powered shopping center at Randolph Air force Base near San Antonio, Texas.

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Misawa Associate Earns Praise for Customer Service: ‘Her Customers Always Walk Away Happy’

By SSG Mark Kauffman / September 23, 2021 /

Yui Namioka wanted to transfer to customer service because she wanted more interaction with Airmen and their families. She soon recognized the importance of great customer service.

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Holloman Command Honors Main Store Manager Before Her Move From the Desert to Alaska

By Robert Philpot / September 22, 2021 /

Shortly before Joanne Alhambra left the Holloman Air Force Base in August for a new assignment at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, she received an unexpected honor.

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See the Photos! Exchanges Celebrate Air Force Birthday, Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Hispanic Heritage Month

By Robert Philpot / September 22, 2021 /

Exchanges worldwide celebrated the Air Force’s birthday and National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and are still celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month.

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126 Years of Family Serving Family – Julie Gregory, Offutt Air Force Base

By Tim Meyer / September 21, 2021 /

Julie Gregory, services business manager at Offutt Air Force Base, is passionate about helping people, both in her job at the Exchange and also when she’s away from work—including helping strangers after a tornado.

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After 30 Years, Humphreys Food Activity Manager Still Loves Coming to Work

By SSG Mark Kauffman / September 20, 2021 /

Camp Humphreys Food Activity Manager Cha, Hye-chin, has been working for the Exchange since 1991. She still enjoys coming to work and serving the best customers in the world while working side-by-side with her teammates.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / September 17, 2021 /

In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s coverage in the Exchange Post.

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Send us Your Air Force Birthday Photos for a Special Flickr Album!

By Robert Philpot / September 17, 2021 /

The Air Force turns 74 on Sept. 18. Have pictures from your store’s celebration? Send them to us,

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Send us Your National Truck Driver Week Appreciation Week Photos!

By Robert Philpot / September 16, 2021 /

National Truck Driver Week Appreciation Week continues through Sept. 18. Show us how your store is showing its appreciation for Exchange drivers, and we’ll include the photos in a special Flickr album. Please send high-res versions as attachments to exchangepost@aafes.com or socialmedia@aafes.com.

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Send Us Your National Hispanic Heritage Month Photos for a Special Flickr Album!

By Robert Philpot / September 16, 2021 /

National Hispanic Heritage Month is under way and continues through Oct. 15. Send us photos of how your store is celebrating.

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