March 2018

Fort Lee Commissary - Grand Prize Winner

MILITARY STAR Acceptance at Commissaries Helps Soldier Win Big

By Chris Ward / March 8, 2018 /

The Exchange Credit Program paid off the MILITARY STAR® card account of a Fort Lee Soldier as part of its Your Holiday Bill Is On Us Sweepstakes.

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Exchange Director CEO Tom Shull Puerto Rico Exchange

In Puerto Rico, Exchange Passion for Serving Those Who Serve Prevails

By Tom Shull / March 1, 2018 /

It has been five months since Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico. Since then, Exchange associates on the island have exuded…

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A U.S. Army 173rd Airborne Brigade paratrooper prepares to board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Hercules during exercise Swift Response 16, June 7, 2016 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Swift Response is a joint, multinational-exercise designed to train the U.S. Global Response Force alongside high-readiness forces from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom. The 173rd Airborne Brigade (Sky Soldiers) is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapid forces to the United States European, Africa and Central Commands areas of responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss/Released)

Exchange Post Update: Senior Leaders Thrilled with Veterans Online Shopping Benefit’s Success

By Robert Philpot / March 1, 2018 /

Senior leaders are thrilled with the success of the Veterans online shopping benefit since its launch on Veterans Day.

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Director/CEO Tom Shull with Exchange Associates - Retail Management Training

Veterans Reconnect With Military Through Retail Management Training Program

By Julie Mitchell / March 1, 2018 /

Denise Evans wanted a sense of belonging. For years, she has worked in retail, but yearned for a connection to the military…

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Associates Become Masters in Apple Training Program

For These Veterans, Working at the Exchange Was Like Coming Home

By Robert Philpot / March 1, 2018 /

For Julissa Pettway, working at the Exchange feels like coming home. Pettway, a former Airman and Air Force Reservist, is one of many Veterans who have joined the Exchange…

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Associates Become Masters in Apple Training Program

Associates Become Masters in Apple Training Program

By Robert Philpot / March 1, 2018 /

For Exchange associates, learning about Apple products—and how to sell them—means going straight to source: Apple itself.

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50-Plus Years of Love, Marriage and the Exchange

50-Plus Years of Love, Marriage and the Exchange

By Robert Philpot / March 1, 2018 /

This husband and wife have worked for the Exchange for more than 50 years each!

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Soldiers in Sunglasses

Essence of Combat Retail: Getting Protective Eyewear to the Troops Quickly

By Robert Philpot / March 1, 2018 /

Read about the quintessential example of ‘combat retail.’

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Is it time to visit your 401(k)?

Earn up to $600 a Year with Health Incentive Credits

By Robert Philpot / March 1, 2018 /

Exchange associates and retirees who participate in the health plan and their covered family members can earn health incentive credits by taking healthy actions.

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Male doctor drawing heart symbol at the whiteboard

Dentists, Eye Doctors: Keeping an Eye Out for Diabetes, Heart Disease

By Robert Philpot / March 1, 2018 /

You want to keep yourself—and your heart—as healthy as you can. Your dentist and eye doctor are your partners in accomplishing this task.

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