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‘Inspiring Change’ Fuels BRIDGE Events for Black History Month

By Robert Philpot / January 31, 2023 /

Black History Month begins Feb. 1, and Exchange special emphasis group BRIDGE (Building Resources in Diversity Growth of Employees) has events planned for every week in February. The Department of Defense’s theme for this year’s observance is “Inspiring Change,” which epitomizes the contributions of African Americans to challenging racial inequities and promoting opportunities for equal…

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Springing Forward: Outdoor Living Seminar to Prepare Associates for a Busy Season

By Robert Philpot / January 30, 2023 /

Spring may be several weeks away, but the Exchange is getting its annual jump on the Outdoor Living season with this year’s Outdoor Living Seminar from Feb. 6 through 10.

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#FlashbackFriday: 12 Years Ago, a Cairo Exchange Pressed on During a Revolution

By Robert Philpot / January 27, 2023 /

On Jan. 25, 2011—12 years ago this week—protests against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s regime broke out in Egypt, where the streets of downtown Cairo were filled with thousands of protesters. Mass arrests, injuries and a few deaths occurred during the protest. Two associates from the Kaiserlautern Military Community Center at Ramstein Air Base in Germany…

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In Remembrance of Dr. Jim Skibo, Longtime Exchange Executive

By Julie Mitchell / January 26, 2023 /

Dr. Jim Skibo, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s senior vice president of Customer Relationship Management, passed away Jan. 20. He began his Exchange career in June 1969 as a college trainee and was one of the organization’s longest-tenured executives. 

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Schofield Military Clothing Store Becomes the First Non-Military Entity to Receive Special Award

By Keiana Holleman / January 26, 2023 /

ServingThoseWhoServe— Schofield MCS became the first non-military group to win the Honorable Order of Our Lady of Loreto Award.

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Exchange Earns Ninth Consecutive Recognition as Best for Vets Employer

By TSgt. Eli Smith / January 25, 2023 /

The Exchange continues its legacy as a top employer of Veterans by earning a spot on Military Times’ list.

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Local Favorite Kebab Food Truck Sets Up Shop in JBER Exchange Food Court

By Marisa Conner / January 24, 2023 /

Popular local food truck Rhea’s Mini Donuts and Doner Kebabs is now serving the JBER community at the Exchange food court.

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Where Heroes Work Video: Chris Jefferson, Seymour Johnson AFB

By The Exchange Post / January 24, 2023 /

In his third Where Heroes Work video, the Army Veteran talks about serving those who serve.

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127 Years of Family Serving Family: James Noble, Little Rock Air Force Base

By Keiana Holleman / January 23, 2023 /

The assistant store manager began his Exchange career at the Little Rock AFB Exchange Burger King in 2006. “When I got out of high school, my older sister was already working at the Exchange. I didn’t think it would become a career, but it has.”

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#FlashbackFriday: 42 Years Ago, the Exchange Helped Welcome Hostages Freed From Iran

By Robert Philpot / January 20, 2023 /

The freed hostages were first flown to Algiers, Algeria, before they were transported to Rhein-Main Air Base near Frankfurt, Germany. The 50,000-square foot Hainerberg shopping center near Wiesbaden, about 25 miles west of the air base, provided support.

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