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#FlashbackFriday: As the Wall was Built, the Berlin Exchange was ‘Calm Symbol in Storm’s Eye’

By Robert Philpot / August 13, 2021 /

Construction of the Berlin Wall began 60 years ago today. The Exchange, which had operated in Berlin since 1945, provided on-the-spot service to the U.S. Army Berlin garrison.

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West Coast Distribution Center Celebrates 20 Years of Getting the Job Done

By Robert Philpot / August 12, 2021 /

The DC opened July 20, 2001, at the Sharpe Army Depot in Lathrop, Calif., 60 miles east of San Francisco. In July, the DC celebrated the anniversary with a luncheon for associates — more than 20% of whom were there at the beginning.

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Exchange Deploys Mobile Field Exchange to Serve Afghan Special Immigrant Applicants at Fort Lee

By Robert Philpot / August 12, 2021 /

Just four days after leaders of Task Force-Eagle requested a Mobile Field Exchange (MFE) to support the State Department-led Operation Allies Refuge, the 53-foot store on wheels came to Fort Lee after a 1,300-mile trek from the Exchange’s Waco Distribution Center in Texas.

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126 Years of Family Serving Family – Patricia Griffin, Offutt Air Force Base

By Tim Meyer / August 11, 2021 /

Patricia Griffin loves helping customers, so it’s hard for her to pick a favorite job from her more than 28 years at the Exchange.

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DeCA Director Visits Exchange, Strengthening Partnership

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / August 10, 2021 /

The Exchange’s Germersheim Distribution Center and Gruenstadt bakery recently hosted a visit by William Moore, the new Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Director and Chief Executive Officer.

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Humphreys Student Wins $500 Exchange Gift Card in You Made the Grade Sweepstakes

By SSG Mark Kauffman / August 9, 2021 /

Sixth-grader Josiah Ko’s hard work and dedication to his studies has earned him an unforgettable paycheck and a lasting memory.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / August 6, 2021 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: Women Who Kept the Exchange Rolling

By Robert Philpot / August 6, 2021 /

In the above photo, which appeared in the November 1955 Exchange Post, three female attendants provide service to an Airman at the August 1955 reopening of a remodeled gas station at Mather AFB, Calif. Note the line of cars waiting to get into the station.

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Goodfellow Air Force Base Exchange Unveils $9.3 Million Upgrade

By Robert Philpot / August 5, 2021 /

The upgrade includes an expanded selection of BE FIT gear and electronics; a mall featuring tactical, barber and beauty shops; retail concessionaire kiosks; expanded food court seating with charging stations; and three quick-serve restaurants including the Dunkin’ Donuts, Subway and Sam’s Burritos.

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LP Health and Safety Manager is Well-Suited for Heat Awareness Event at Waco DC

By Robert Philpot / August 4, 2021 /

LP’s Guy Pelland gives Waco DC associates tips on how to keep cool — with help from a fashion sense that ensured he was noticed.

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