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Exchange Supports Warfighters’ Readiness, Resiliency with BE FIT Gear

By Doug Brodess / March 19, 2019 /

DALLAS – The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is helping Warfighters and their families focus on readiness and resiliency while reaching their fitness goals. “The Exchange is focused on the health and well-being of Airmen, Soldiers and their families so they can stay ready and resilient for our Nation,” said Air Force Chief Master…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Recognize Vietnam Veterans with Pinning Ceremonies

Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Recognize Vietnam Veterans with Pinning Ceremonies

By Marisa Conner / March 18, 2019 /

DALLAS – For the second year in a row, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will honor Vietnam Veterans for their service and sacrifice on March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Everyone who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time from Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975,…

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Mindy Whitman

Military Spouses Find Employment, Financial Security with Army & Air Force Exchange Service

By Doug Brodess / March 14, 2019 /

DALLAS – As employment continues to be a top concern for military spouses, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is all in for bringing jobs—and a sense of financial security—to our Nation’s heroes. “The Exchange is a leader in hiring military spouses,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange senior enlisted advisor.…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Brings Slim Chickens to Service Members, Families

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Brings Slim Chickens to Service Members, Families

By Marisa Conner / March 13, 2019 /

DALLAS – Soldiers and families at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., were the first to taste-test Slim Chickens at a military installation. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service welcomed Slim Chickens—known for grilled and fried chicken tenders, wings, wraps, sandwiches and salads—to its family of restaurants on March 13. The restaurant makes every order fresh…

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The Exchange Deploys Mobile Support to Troops at the Tip of the Spear

The Exchange Deploys Mobile Support to Troops at the Tip of the Spear

By Marisa Conner / March 12, 2019 /

ZAGAN, POLAND – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service demonstrated its commitment to troops serving at the tip of the spear in Poland last month by opening three mobile field Exchanges (MFEs) in nine days and launching the first Exchange rodeo truck (ERT). The MFEs and rodeo truck will strengthen the readiness and resiliency…

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‘On Behalf of a Grateful Nation’: Exchange Thanks Vietnam Veterans with Truck Design

By Marisa Conner / March 11, 2019 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is honoring Vietnam Veterans with a 53-foot rolling billboard. For the second year in a row, the Exchange created a custom truck design that appears on three of the Department of Defense retailer’s tractor-trailers that deliver merchandise across the United States. The trucks also deliver a…

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Free Friday

Happy Friday! The Exchange Giving Away Thousands in Weekly Prizes

By Marisa Conner / March 7, 2019 /

DALLAS – As if anyone needed another reason to love Fridays. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is continuing its Free Friday giveaways in 2019, offering military shoppers a chance to win riding lawn mowers, furniture, grills, blenders, espresso makers and more. The giveaway is conducted online at facebook.com/shopmyexchange. “Our service members and their…

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More than $17,000 in Prizes Up for Grabs in Three Exchange Sweepstakes

More than $17,000 in Prizes Up for Grabs in Three Exchange Sweepstakes

By Marisa Conner / March 6, 2019 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers worldwide can spring into action with a chance at winning more than $17,000 in prizes with three sweepstakes. Military shoppers age 18 and older can visit ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes to enter: Trolli Sweepstakes (March 1 through March 21): Three winners will receive a basketball autographed by NBA All-Star James Harden.…

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Marines Train with Army & Air Force Exchange Service Before Deployment

Marines Train with Army & Air Force Exchange Service Before Deployment

By Marisa Conner / March 5, 2019 /

DALLAS – A group of retail-savvy Marines recently spent a week at Army & Air Force Exchange Service headquarters before deploying to learn how to run Exchanges in Norway and Kuwait. The nine Marines, with more than 60 years of retail management experience among them, received hands-on training on Exchange logistics, accounting, finance and point-of-sale…

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Healthy Army Communities Workshop

Exchange’s BE FIT Solutions Shine During Healthy Army Communities Workshop

By Julie Mitchell / March 4, 2019 /

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service joined forces with Healthy Army Communities partners last week to brainstorm plans to promote readiness and resiliency for Warfighters, military families and retirees worldwide for the next several years. Healthy Army Communities, led by Installation Management Command (IMCOM) G9, Family and MWR, encourages healthy lifestyles and…

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