Fort Sill Consolidated Exchange, Including Sheppard Exchange, Named Among Top in the World

DALLAS – The Fort Sill Consolidated Exchange has been named among the best in the world, receiving the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s highest honor, the Director/CEO Cup.

The Fort Sill Consolidated Exchange—which encompasses retail stores, Expresses, specialty stores, Military Clothing stores, theaters, restaurants and more at Fort Sill, Sheppard Air Force Base and Altus Air Force Base—was recognized for its exceptional service to the military community during the Department of Defense retailer’s managers’ conference in Frisco, Texas.

Sheppard AFB’s 82^nd Training Wing and Installation Commander Brig. Gen. Lyle Drew, Fort Sill Garrison Commander Col. James Peay and Altus AFB’s 97^th Air Mobility Wing Commander Col. Blaine Baker all wrote letters in support of the Fort Sill Consolidated Exchange’s nomination.

“The Sheppard AFB Exchange’s exceptional support provided to this community deserves recognition,” Drew wrote. “Over the past year, the Sheppard AFB Exchange consistently supported the student, permanent party, government civilian, dependent and retiree population of Sheppard AFB and North Texas, an understated feat.”

Drew also commended the Exchange for its re-opening of the base movie theater and addition of two micro markets, as well as supporting community events such as the Veterans Day recognition event and the Installation Tree Lighting.

“Fort Sill, Altus and Sheppard Exchange associates are incredibly passionate about taking care of our shoppers,” said Fort Sill Exchange General Manager Mikel Hunter. “We’re honored to be recognized and look forward to continuing to provide the best service to the best customers in the world.”

One winner and one runner-up were awarded the Director/CEO Cup in each of four size categories, based on sales volume: Super, Large, Medium and Small. The Fort Sill Consolidated Exchange was the winner in the large category.

The winners were chosen from among 94 eligible stores based on customer experience, leadership, business results, marketing efforts and community presence.

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 54^th-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.5 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http://www.shopmyexchange.com or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO.

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