July 22-26

125 Years of Family Serving Family – Steven Garcia, freight rate tech, Logistics Directorate, HQ

By Robert Philpot / July 28, 2020 /

One in a series honoring the Exchange’s 125 years of family serving family Because of his lineage at the Exchange, Steven Garcia of the Logistics Directorate brings a unique perspective to family serving family. Dating back to the mid-1960s, nearly a dozen family members have worked for the Exchange and some are even working now.…

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The Exchange at 125: A Pachyderm at the PX

By Loyd Brumfield / July 27, 2020 /

Did an elephant once work at a post exchange? Well, yes. And he got paid in bananas and bread. In 1944, the PX officer of the Southeast Asia Command headquarters during World War II moved a 2,600-pound electric refrigerator into a PX in India with the help of some Soldiers and an elephant named Karunavathi.…

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Interactive Tabloid Brings BE FIT Community Together

By Loyd Brumfield / July 27, 2020 /

Every summer the Exchange celebrates the BE FIT lifestyle with the release of a specialty sales tabloid dedicated to keeping fit. This year, COVID-19 concerns caused Corporate Communications team members to pivot—and the result is an interactive solution putting BE FIT merchandise and tips at the military community’s fingertips. The final product is a 14-page,…

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ICYMI: The Week that was in the Exchange Post

By Loyd Brumfield / July 24, 2020 /

The Exchange Post celebrated the 125th anniversary in a big way this week, going all out with a series of messages of thanks from Director/CEO Tom Shull, senior leadership and celebrities. In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s rundown in the Exchange Post:   Watch Now! Words of Thanks From Director/CEO…

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Exchange Logisticians Get the Job Done by Ground and Air

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / June 22, 2020 /

“We cannot deliver the support at the tip of the spear without the outstanding dedication and hard work the logisticians provide day after day.”

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For Three Decades, Grafenwoehr Exchange Associate Has Lived ‘We Go Where You Go’ Motto

By Sgt. 1st Class Taresha Hill / June 22, 2020 /

“We have been very fortunate to have him supervising our teams, consistently delivering on the Exchange’s ‘We Go Where You Go’ promise.”

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Exchange Contributes Support to Soldiers at BOSS Symposium

By Chris Ward / July 26, 2019 /

The Exchange has been, and always will be, all in for taking care of Warfighters.”

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124 Years Strong!

By Robert Philpot / July 25, 2019 /

“This steadfast and loyal team keeps the 124-year-old shopping benefit alive and well.”

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124-Plus Years of Exchange History is Right at Your Fingertips

By Robert Philpot / July 24, 2019 /

See pictures dating back to the Civil War and read text of the Exchange and its predecessors in the Exchange History Flickr Album. Nearly 13,000 views so far!

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124th Anniversary Week: This Famous Private Told the Exchange Relevancy Story

By Robert Philpot / July 24, 2019 /

The Exchange appeared in comics throughout its 124 years.

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