Marisa Conner

Chevron background

Declining Main Store Sales Spur Change at Westover ARB Exchange

By Marisa Conner / June 25, 2018 /

WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE – To better meet the needs of the Air Force community, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is shifting resources at Westover ARB. “Sales at the Westover ARB Exchange main store are down 45 percent year to date,” said Exchange General Manager Phil Capshaw. “The Exchange’s dual mission to support…

Read More
Exchange Gives Military Kids at JBSA-Randolph a Sneak Peek of New Toys for the Holidays

Exchange Gives Military Kids at JBSA-Randolph a Sneak Peek of New Toys for the Holidays

By Marisa Conner / June 20, 2018 /

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH – It may only be June, but McKenzie Catlin already knows what she hopes to put on her holiday wish list in December. “I like the castle,” said three-year-old McKenzie, as she played with various dolls, builder sets, Play-Doh and more. On June 20, McKenzie and dozens of other military children…

Read More
MILITARY STAR Offers Value for Military Community at Disney World’s Shades of Green

MILITARY STAR Offers Value for Military Community at Disney World’s Shades of Green

By Marisa Conner / June 18, 2018 /

DALLAS – Service members can enjoy the magic of Walt Disney World vacations with the help of the MILITARY STAR® card, which offers an affordable way to stay at Shades of Green resort in Orlando, the Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) tax-free resort on Disney property. The MILITARY STAR card can also be used to…

Read More
Goodfellow AFB News: Exchange senior enlisted advisor visits Goodfellow

Goodfellow AFB News: Exchange senior enlisted advisor visits Goodfellow

By Marisa Conner / June 15, 2018 /

Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service senior enlisted advisor, visited Goodfellow to tour AAFES facilities June 14. “The Exchange is committed to support the readiness and resiliency of Goodfellow Soldiers and Airmen,” said Reyes. “As a partner in the Healthy Army Communities and Air Force Smarter Fueling initiative, we…

Read More
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s senior enlisted advisor speaks with Exchange associates

Dyess AFB News: AAFES senior enlisted advisor visits Dyess

By Marisa Conner / June 15, 2018 /

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service’s senior enlisted advisor is making it his mission to ensure Airmen and families at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, have the products they need, whether shopping in-store or online. During his visit to Dyess AFB on June 13, 2018, Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes toured Exchange facilities. He…

Read More
Durable Medical Equipment Shop Ft Hood

Exchange Makes Durable Medical Equipment Easier to Find for Military Communities

By Marisa Conner / June 14, 2018 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers can turn to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service for durable medical equipment—braces, fitness bands, crutches and other devices that sometimes aren’t covered by health insurance plans. To meet growing demand, the Exchange is increasing its online assortment of durable medical equipment at ShopMyExchange.com. More than 200 items are available…

Read More
Exchange Brings More Customer-Friendly Upgrades to ShopMyExchange.com

Exchange Brings More Customer-Friendly Upgrades to ShopMyExchange.com

By Marisa Conner / June 12, 2018 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service continues to make customer-friendly upgrades to ShopMyExchange.com, recently adding several new features that make it even easier to shop online with the Department of Defense’s largest military retailer. The ongoing updates began last year as the Exchange prepared to extend a lifelong online shopping benefit to…

Read More
Navy Veteran’s New Online Shopping Benefit Wins Him a Troy-Bilt Riding Lawnmower

Navy Veteran’s New Online Shopping Benefit Wins Him a Troy-Bilt Riding Lawnmower

By Marisa Conner / June 11, 2018 /

DALLAS – On Veterans Day, Navy Veteran Michael Thomas once again became eligible to shop online with military exchanges. Five months later, the Tyler, Texas, resident won a Troy-Bilt riding lawnmower, his prize in one of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s weekly Free Friday giveaways. Thomas, who served from 1985 to 1993, is…

Read More
Exchange Provides One-Stop Shop Online for PCS’ing Soldiers, Airmen

Exchange Provides One-Stop Shop Online for PCS’ing Soldiers, Airmen

By Marisa Conner / June 7, 2018 /

DALLAS – While summer means rest and relaxation to many people, military families know the season can bring big changes, especially if it involves a Permanent Change of Station (PCS). For PCS’ing Soldiers, Airmen and their families, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service provides resources when it comes to moving from installation to installation.…

Read More
Exchange Celebrates Army’s Birthday with Deals, Discounts on June 14

Exchange Celebrates Army’s Birthday with Deals, Discounts on June 14

By Marisa Conner / June 5, 2018 /

DALLAS – As the Army marks its 243rd birthday, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating too, with special one-day savings June 14. Soldiers, Airmen and military families can: Save 10 cents on every gallon of gas with their MILITARY STAR® card at Exchange fuel locations. Save 15 percent at Exchange restaurants with…

Read More