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Keesler Exchange GM Madeline Salazar Finds Strength in Family

By Airman 1st Class Trenten Walters / November 3, 2022 /

Salazar’s family has been serving in the armed forces for three generations, so finding a career in a company that supports troops and their families made sense to her.

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Associates Can Be Politically Active—But There Are Some Boundaries

By Daniel Choi / November 2, 2022 /

In general, Exchange employees may engage in “political activity” on behalf of a political party or partisan political group or candidate in a partisan election, as long as it’s not on duty or in the workplace. Here’s how to avoid going over the line.

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Open Enrollment Begins Today—Here’s What You Need to Know

By The Exchange Post / November 1, 2022 /

Open Enrollment begins today, Nov. 1, and continues through Nov. 30. Associates are encouraged to review existing healthcare benefits and decide whether they want to make changes. Any election made will become effective Jan. 1, 2023. For those who don’t plan to make any changes, no action is required. However, associates who would like to…

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Where Heroes Work Video: Chris Jefferson, Seymour Johnson AFB

By Chris Ward / November 1, 2022 /

The Express store manager at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and Army Veteran, talks about he would recommend working at the Exchange to other Veterans.

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Nation’s Network Ready to Commemorate National Native American Heritage Month

By Robert Philpot / November 1, 2022 /

Stores are encouraged to share the connections their installations and communities have to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian heritage, history and way of life, and to consider connecting the month’s theme to other events in November, including Veterans Day.

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ABLE Lunch-and-Learn Speakers Discuss How Vocational Rehabilitation Services Aid People With Disabilities

By Robert Philpot / October 31, 2022 /

Deb Jones and Dr. Alison Burns, Vocational Rehabilitation business relations coordinators for the Texas Workforce Commission, led the discussion about services offered by Vocational Rehabilitation, criteria for using those services and how to apply for them.

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Treat Us to Your Halloween Photos for a Spooky Flickr Album

By Robert Philpot / October 28, 2022 /

Whether it’s a spooky display or associates in costume, we want to see how your store is celebrating Halloween this year.

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#FlashbackFriday: October 1983—The Exchange Supports Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada

By Robert Philpot / October 28, 2022 /

On Oct. 25, 1983, U.S. troops invaded Grenada, a small Caribbean island about 100 miles north of the Venezuela coast. The mission, dubbed Operation Urgent Fury, was to rescue U.S. citizens who were on the island when the government was overthrown in a violent coup.. Less than two weeks after the troops landed, the Exchange…

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Special Emphasis Program ABLE Stresses Empathy and Awareness for People With Disabilities

By Robert Philpot / October 27, 2022 /

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Exchange Special Emphasis Program ABLE (Able, Believe, Lead, Empower) has been especially active. But ABLE is about more than just one month.

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Fort Bragg Associates Show Gratitude to Guards, MPs with Water Deliveries During Hot Months

By Robert Philpot / October 26, 2022 /

Alex Dewberry, the GM Administrator/Supervisor at the Fort Bragg Exchange, often relies on the installation’s gate guards, requesting access for visitors, vendors, contractors and more. Aware that the guards are outside in all kinds of weather, Dewberry decided that she wanted to do something for them and the military police. “The gate guards go out…

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