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From Spectrum News 1 Louisville: Small Plant at Ft. Knox Makes Big Impact on Service Members

By Travis Day / July 27, 2023 /

In central Kentucky, Fort Knox is home to over 11,000 soldiers, which is just a small portion of all the nation’s service members. However, nearly every name in the entire U.S. military still passes through the base. Inside a modest building that used to be a bar on post is the Army and Air Force…

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From Forbes: It Took A Civilian To Save The Military’s $8.5 Billion Retail Empire

By Marisa Conner / July 7, 2023 /

At the Fort Cavazos army base stuck way out in the wilds of Texas hill country, hours from big cities like Austin and Dallas, the government-run PX store has two big draws above anybody else: location and no sales tax. Ona recent spring day, it starts to get busier around lunchtime, with active-duty soldiers in…

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Associates at the Fort Sill Exchange pose for a group photo in the main PX mall.

From KSWO-TV: Fort Sill Consolidated Exchange receives trophy

By Marisa Conner / April 28, 2023 /

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) – On Thursday, the Fort Sill Consolidated Exchange received a trophy for providing top-quality service to military families. Post officials celebrated winning the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Director-CEO Cup. … Read more at KSWO-TV.

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From KTBY/KJUD/KATN: JBER Exchange receives impressive honor

By Marisa Conner / April 24, 2023 /

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON – JBER Exchange was named one of the best after receiving the highest honor of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, which recognizes exceptional service to military families, veterans and retirees. Read the full story here.

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From KTUU-TV: JBER Exchange recognized as one of the top in the world

By Marisa Conner / April 24, 2023 /

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON – In early April, the Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson Exchange was recognized as one of the top exchanges in the world, winning runner-up in the large category for the Director/CEO Cup from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. Read the full story here.

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From WTVY News 4: Fort Rucker Exchange Celebrates $13.5 Million Renovation

By Keiana Holleman / December 21, 2022 /

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (Exchange Post) – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is debuting a new look at Fort Rucker—just in time for the holidays. The Exchange shopping center’s $13.5 million renovation brings modern convenience to more than 39,000 military shoppers. Read the full story here.

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From Dothan Eagle: AAFES hosts grand opening at Fort Rucker after two years of renovations

By Keiana Holleman / December 21, 2022 /

FORT RUCKER — The Army and Air Force Exchange Service hosted a grand reopening Dec. 1 at its Fort Rucker main store to celebrate what “looks like a brand-new store,” after more than two years of renovations, according to the facility’s manager. AAFES and post officials hosted games, drawings and other activities throughout the day,…

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From South Sound Business: JBLM’s Remodeled Shopping Center Reopens

By Keiana Holleman / October 6, 2022 /

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has reopened the Lewis Exchange shopping center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, completing a $72.6 million project to upgrade and expand the complex. The shopping center serves more than 345,000 military shoppers in the region, according to a news release. The complex spans almost 296,000 square feet. Read the full story…

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From NorthwestMilitary.com: JBLM Exchange reopens

By Keiana Holleman / October 6, 2022 /

The newly expanded and upgraded Joint Base Lewis-McChord Exchange celebrated its Grand Reopening Sept. 28. Read more from NorthwestMilitary.com.

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From left, U.S. Army War College Commandant Maj. Gen. David Hill, Carlisle Barracks Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Jeannette Molina, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Shauna Addison, Carlisle Barracks Exchange General Manager Valerie Bright, PX Department Manager Melanie Morrison and Exchange Northeast Region Vice President Amanda Hartfield cut the ribbon on the Carlisle Barracks Exchange's $5.2 million renovation Sept. 19.

From WHTM-TV: Carlisle Barracks undergoes $5 million renovation

By Marisa Conner / September 20, 2022 /

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A new shopping experience for active duty service members, their families, and retirees is now available at the Carlisle Barracks in Cumberland County. … To see the rest of this story, click here.

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