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With Nearly 60 Years of Service, KMCC Associate ‘Brightens Up a Room’

By Orisha Spence / July 6, 2023 /

During her 59 years at the Exchange, Kaiserslautern Military Community Center Human Resources assistant Antje Zirkel, the Exchange’s longest-serving associate, has seen a lot of history—including the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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July is Pursuing Happiness Month

By Marcia Rhodes / July 5, 2023 /

In a world constantly moving, seeking meaning and fulfillment has become an ongoing pursuit. Often, we find ourselves grappling with questions like: What does it truly mean to be happy? When embarking on the journey to happiness, here are some things to consider during July, which is Pursuing Happiness Month.

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127 Years of Family Serving Family: Tracy Danielson, Warehouse Foreman, Minot AFB

By TSgt. Eli Smith / July 5, 2023 /

The 40-year-plus associate has been at Minot since 1988 and in her current position since 2002.

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Exchange’s 2022 Mission Report Chronicles Vital Support for Military Communities

By Robert Philpot / July 5, 2023 /

The Exchange provided mission-essential support to military communities in 2022, contributing $214 million in dividends to critical military Quality-of-Life programs while improving service to Warfighters and military family members worldwide. All these efforts and mor are detailed in the Exchange’s 2022 Mission Report, now available at the Exchange’s online Community Hub.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / June 30, 2023 /

In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s coverage. Click on the photos for the stories.

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#FlashbackFriday—June 30, 1776: the Seeds are Sown For What Would Become the Exchange

By Robert Philpot / June 30, 2023 /

During the Revolutionary War—the American Articles of War enacted rules and regulations for “civilian traders [who] were given sales commissions to supply General Washington’s army with chewing tobacco, snuff, blankets, knives and other items of ‘ordinary use.’” This set the stage for what evolved into the Exchange.

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Exchange PRIDE Founders Talk About How Far Things Have Come—And Still Need to Go

By Robert Philpot / June 29, 2023 /

As special emphasis program Exchange PRIDE celebrates its 10th anniversaries, its founders discussed the challenges when the group began, and what lies ahead.

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Guam Update: Support From Yokota and HQ Helps Exchange Recover Quickly After Typhoon Mawar

By Robert Philpot / June 29, 2023 /

On May 24, Typhoon Mawar struck Guam. Within a day after the storm passed, Guam General Manager George McNamara and his team had reopened retail stores to serve the Andersen Air Force Base community. A little more than a month later, McNamara said, “It’s actually remarkably better than we expected it to be at this…

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IG Increasing, Improving Firearms Counter Inspections During 2023

By Steve Saucedo / June 28, 2023 /

As part of the Exchange’s commitment to safety, the Office of the Inspector General (IG) is focusing on inspecting all firearms counters in 2023, ensuring sales are conducted safely and comply with all federal, state and local regulations.    

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Aviano Associate Earns Hero Award for Life-Saving Actions

By Orisha Spence / June 27, 2023 /

Stockroom Manager Aaron Stone’s quick thinking and first-aid training helped a longtime teammate during a life-threatening situation.

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