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Words From the Director/CEO: A Post-First Quarter Update on Exchange Priorities

By Tom Shull / June 10, 2024 /

Team, At the Retail, Food and Services Managers Conference in March, we talked about strategic priorities for 2024, which will build on the successes of recent years. The Exchange continues to move forward and grow stronger. The first quarter of fiscal 2024 has already seen strong results. Earnings were $77 million, up 12% over plan.…

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12 Children of Exchange Associates Earn AREA Scholarships Totaling $40,000

By Arna Yarbrough, AREA Scholarships Director / June 7, 2024 /

Since its inception in 1985, AREA has significantly contributed to the academic journey of 419 students, with a total of $987,795 in scholarships.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / June 7, 2024 /

ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.

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#FlashbackFriday: 1993—‘Granny Rambo’ returns from Somalia

By Robert Philpot / June 7, 2024 /

Pat Wood, the main store operations manager at Fort Hood at the time, earned the nickname “Granny Rambo” after she volunteered to the troubled East African country in February 1993.

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JBSA-Randolph Exchange Starbucks Associate Takes Top Area Prize in Barista Championship

By TSgt. Eli Smith / June 6, 2024 /

James Farmer’s job has its perks. He’s now an award-winning barista at the Exchange Starbucks on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

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Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month – Embracing Diversity and Inclusion

By Marcia Rhodes / June 5, 2024 /

June is Pride Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community’s contributions and progress toward inclusion and equality. Here are some ways to offer support.

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Exchange PRIDE, Allies Celebrate Inclusion at Dallas Pride Festival and Parade

By Robert Philpot / June 4, 2024 /

Exchange associates volunteered to work a booth at the festival, greeting military members, Veterans, family and friends of Veterans and participants interested in finding out more about the Exchange.

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APEX Selects Hill Air Force Base Exchange Visual Merchandiser as Logo Contest Winner

By Zach Wright / June 4, 2024 /

As a self-proclaimed history buff, Corran Stockstill said she saw entering the contest as an opportunity to learn more about Asian, Pacific and Native Hawaiian cultures.

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COL Nelson Brings Wide Range of Experiences to the Exchange

By TSgt. Eli Smith / June 3, 2024 /

“I see AAFES [as] a great career path for those that want to serve, travel, build a successful career, raise a family, and any combination of those.” 

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Fort Eisenhower PX Unveils New $11 Million Troop Store

By Zach Wright / June 3, 2024 /

The 12,808-square-foot troop store provides a convenient shopping experience for Soldiers, students in advanced individual training and Airmen, Guardians, Sailors and Marines.

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