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COVID-19 Heroes: Exchange Honors Grads at Fort Hood

By Loyd Brumfield / June 1, 2020 /

In a year of COVID-19 disruption marked by canceled proms and sports events – not to mention classes – the Fort Hood Exchange Employee Association sent high school seniors out on a celebratory note. Associates put together a plan on short notice, found a stage, created mock diplomas and handed out gift bags as the…

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COVID-19 Heroes: Fort Douglas’ Small Exchange Provides Giant Support to Deploying Soldiers

By Loyd Brumfield / June 1, 2020 /

Soldiers waiting to deploy in the fight against COVID-19 had few places to go to get much-needed food and supplies. But then the three-person crew at the Fort Douglas Express came to their rescue.

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Concessionaire Partners with Installation to Bring Pandemic-Specific Training to Fort Hood Barber Shops

By Robert Philpot / May 28, 2020 /

“I wanted them be comfortable, but at the same time know these guidelines are imperative to keeping your customers safe.”

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COVID-19 Heroes: Dispatch from Central Region

By The Exchange Post / May 27, 2020 /

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third month, Central Region Exchanges continue to maintain mission-essential support for Soldiers, Airmen and their families. At the 44 Army, Air Force, National Guard and Reserve installations the region serves, Exchanges are delivering safe, sanitized and secure shopping. Face masks, disinfectant and clear acrylic barriers between cashiers and customers…

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COVID-19 Heroes: FA, Keesler AFB Exchange Help New Recruits Soar

By Loyd Brumfield / May 27, 2020 /

COVID-19 concerns put a crimp in the Air Force’s funding to outfit the newest recruits who were sent to Keesler Air Force Base for Basic Military Training. That’s when the Exchange’s Finance & Accounting department stepped in to lend a helping hand.

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Command Recognizes Managers at JBSA-Randolph, Lackland for Mission-Essential Support During COVID-19 Pandemic

By Robert Philpot / May 26, 2020 /

Joint Base San Antonio Commander Brig. Gen Laura Lenderman thanked the Exchange for providing outstanding essential support during the COVID-19 pandemic May 19 at the JSBA-Randolph Exchange. Col. Jeffrey Carter, 502nd Security Forces Group Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Fleming, 502nd Security Forces Group Command Chief, joined Lenderman in presenting certificates of appreciation to…

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Exchange’s Europe Water Plants Continue Home Deliveries throughout Pandemic

By Marisa Conner / May 26, 2020 /

While much of Europe remains under stay-at-home orders, the Exchange’s water plants in Europe continue to deliver bottled water to military shoppers.

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Exchanges Find Way to Continue Serving Retirees Despite Access Restrictions

By Robert Philpot / May 19, 2020 /

When access to Nellis Air Force Base was restricted to all but mission-essential personnel amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Las Vegas-area retirees found that even a routine trip to the Exchange was suddenly out of the question.

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Aviano Exchange Continues to Serve Airmen, Families During COVID-19 Pandemic

By Robert Philpot / May 19, 2020 /

When the Italian government imposed a nationwide shutdown on March 9, Aviano Air Base followed suit—and with the restrictions prompting the closure of Exchange restaurants, dining options were limited for the Airmen who were now unable to leave the base.

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COVID-19 Heroes: Alterations Stores Pivot to Making Face Coverings

By Chris Ward / May 18, 2020 /

Exchange alteration shops have found a creative way to help during the pandemic while adhering to physical distancing restrictions. About 40 alteration shops worldwide are making face coverings in response to the Department of Defense guidance requiring the use of them on installations.

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