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Exchange Partners with DoDEA to Help Kids Return to School Safely

By Tech. Sgt. Marianique Santos / September 9, 2020 /

Mr. Toshiro Sakumoto, an Army & Air Force Exchange Service tractor trailer driver at the Okinawa Distribution center, delivers sanitizing and personal protective equipment to Bob Hope Primary School in Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2020. (Courtesy photo) With more than 75% of students who attend Department of Defense Education Activity schools across the…

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World War II-Era Exchange Associate Receives Fort McCoy Cheer-Up

By Scott Sturkol, Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office / September 8, 2020 /

In late July, Morrison’s relative, Jo Morstatter, said Lola was looking for a “cheering up” because the COVID-19 pandemic has kept visitors to a minimum all year. It also seemed Morrison’s health was diminishing, and Morstatter knew how much Lola loved Fort McCoy and serving there.

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Chaepun Taylor

By Chris Ward / September 8, 2020 /

As the pandemic began to worsen in the United States this year, Fort Meade central checkout supervisor Chaepun Taylor grew increasingly concerned for the safety of not only the military members she serves but for her co-workers on the front lines.

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Exchange Launches 12 Weeks of Savings for Holiday Shopping

By Chris Ward / September 8, 2020 /

To kick off the holiday shopping season early and protect service members and their families, the Exchange is rolling out 12 Weeks of Savings with a focus on contactless shopping. Because of COVID-19 related supply chain constraints affecting the retail industry, the Exchange is spreading out promotions to ensure the community can save safely. The…

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ICYMI: The Week that was in the Exchange Post

By Loyd Brumfield / September 4, 2020 /

This week in the Exchange Post, Director/CEO Tom Shull provided a midyear update, saluting Exchange associates’ resiliency and innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the Exchange and Army Installation Management Command are continuing their legacy of partnership to strengthen Army recruiting, retention and readiness. And for the first time in 41 years, the MILITARY…

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Nick Cucinello, Camp Zama

By SSG Mark Kauffman / September 3, 2020 /

One in a series honoring the Exchange’s 125 years of family serving family From the day he was born at Travis Air Force Base, Nick Cucinello has spent his life surrounded by service members. His father retired from the Air Force after serving more than 25 years on active duty. As a child, one of…

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Exchange Nourishes Warfighters’ Children With Healthy, Safe School Meals

By Chris Ward / September 3, 2020 /

DALLAS – As the 2020-21 school year gets under way, the Exchange is committed to providing nutritious meals to Warfighters’ children in a safe, secure, sanitized environment, whether students are dining in person or grabbing their food to go. Almost all Department of Defense Education Activity schools in the Pacific and a handful in Europe…

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Wiesbaden Exchange Shopper Takes Home $10,000 Shopping Spree

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / September 2, 2020 /

Emily Jennings was dining with her family on the day she won. Her son pulled the game tab off his brother’s drink, revealing a $10,000 Exchange shopping spree.

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Luz Abilar, Nellis Air Force Base

By Loyd Brumfield / September 2, 2020 /

Luz Abilar, who is now a computer operator at the Nellis Air Force Base Exchange, was crowned Ms. PHAX in 1981 after her store manager at the Clark Air Base Exchange encouraged her to participate. She was the last to hold that title before the pageant was discontinued.

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125 Years of Family Serving Family – Taylor Myers, HQ

By Loyd Brumfield / September 1, 2020 /

One in a series honoring the Exchange’s 125 years of family serving family. Taylor Myers, a financial analyst at Exchange Headquarters, earned his wings in the Air Force as B-52 crew chief and spent eight years as a reservist as an F-16 crew chief. His family lifeline to the Exchange, though, has 87 years of…

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