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ICYMI: The Week that was in the Exchange Post

By Loyd Brumfield / January 22, 2021 /

This past week, the Exchange Post was there as outgoing Western Region Senior Vice President Shelly Armstrong celebrated her retirement; it also saluted retirees who rejoined the Exchange to serve at the tip of the spear and shared the Korea Distribution Center’s milestone move from Camp Market to Camp Humphreys. In case you missed it,…

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Exchange’s Move from Camp Market to Camp Humphreys Nears Completion

By Loyd Brumfield / January 21, 2021 /

The move is a milestone for the Exchange, which has been operating the distribution center and bakery at Camp Market since 1975 from buildings constructed in the 1930s. An oven that dates to the 1970s, dubbed “Big Bertha,” is still running at the bakery.

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Aviano Exchange Celebrates Military Spouse’s $10,000 Shopping Spree

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / January 20, 2021 /

For Air Force military spouse Brentnee Conaway, an ordinary lunch turned into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity thanks to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. Conaway won a $10,000 shopping spree at the Aviano Air Base Exchange through Subway’s Sip. Rip. Ultimate Trip sweepstakes.

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Exchange Retirees Deploy to Serve at Tip of the Spear

By Lisa Ferguson / January 20, 2021 /

In 2020, nearly a dozen Exchange retirees rejoined the Department of Defense’s largest retailer and deployed to Southwest Asia, where their vast training, knowledge and skills are a valuable asset.

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ICYMI: The Week that was in the Exchange Post

By Loyd Brumfield / January 15, 2021 /

This past week, the Exchange Post saluted associates at the Tower Barracks Military Clothing Store at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, who have a collective 225 years of service to Grafenwoehr’s military community; recognized Barksdale AFB Express Laborer Wade Robinson Jr. for his actions in earning a Hero Award for protecting the force during COVID-19; and…

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Exchanges Bracing for 11th Hurricane of the Season

By Chris Ward / October 28, 2020 /

Despite the official end of hurricane season rapidly approaching, Exchanges along the Gulf Coast are facing yet another major storm as Hurricane Zeta quickly moves toward shore. The Keesler AFB Exchange shut down at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Maxwell AFB is expecting high winds and rain and a possible delayed opening Thursday, and Hurlburt Field will…

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Lester Joins Army & Air Force Exchange Service as Food Safety Officer

By SSG Mark Kauffman / October 20, 2020 /

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service’s Pacific Region Headquarters is welcoming Chief Warrant Officer 3 Leanna Lester as its first ever food safety officer.

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Exchange Director/CEO Recognized For Supporting Military Readiness, Recruiting, Retention and Resiliency

By Chris Ward / October 13, 2020 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service Director/CEO Tom Shull received the Department of Defense Distinguished Service Award from the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) during the organization’s virtual fall meeting on Oct. 8. Since World War II, NDTA has provided a trusted environment where government, military and private sector professionals can collaborate toward…

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Makfire and Arjeta Halimi, Bondsteel Exchange

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / September 28, 2020 /

Sisters Makfire and Arjeta Halimi have been taking care of the best customers in the world for 20 years at the Exchange.

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New Robins AFB Express Underscores ‘Mission-Critical’ Relevancy

By Loyd Brumfield / September 28, 2020 /

The Robins Air Force Base Exchange cut the ribbon on a brand-new Express on Sept. 15, offering Airmen and families a wider merchandise selection, more better-for-you snack and beverage options and a significantly expanded footprint compared to its 30-year-old predecessor. Housed in a new building fitted with the latest Express branding, finishes and fixtures, the…

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