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Exchange Offers Secure, Convenient ESSO Account Information for Military Community in Germany

Exchange Offers Secure, Convenient ESSO Account Information for Military Community in Germany

By Marisa Conner / October 16, 2024 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is reminding members of the military community in Germany that the Exchange is the sole authentic source for accurate and secure information on their ESSO fuel ration accounts. Authorized ESSO fuel ration cardholders can access their My ESSO account at https://odin.aafes.com/esso, where they can check their…

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Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine Unveils His Fresh Kitchen at Joint Base Andrews Exchange

Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine Unveils His Fresh Kitchen at Joint Base Andrews Exchange

By Travis Day / August 15, 2024 /

JOINT BASE ANDREWS – The Joint Base Andrews Exchange food court celebrated its new better-for-you restaurant—mixing in the excitement of celebrity chef Robert Irvine, who unveiled his first Fresh Kitchen on a military installation. The ribbon was cut on the new restaurant by Army & Air Force Exchange Service Director/CEO Tom Shull, 316th Wing Commander…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Honors Military Kids for Academic Excellence

They Made the Grade! Army & Air Force Exchange Service Honors Military Kids for Academic Excellence

By Zach Wright / August 14, 2024 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service rewarded three students with $4,000 in gift cards in its You Made the Grade sweepstakes, part of its worldwide program honoring the academic excellence and resiliency of military students. Fourth grader Ana Avila, daughter of Department of Defense civilian Eduardo Avila at Fort Buchanan, took home…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Bringing First Qdoba Restaurants to Pacific Region with Four Locations

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Bringing First Qdoba Restaurants to Pacific Region with Four Locations

By Marisa Conner / August 12, 2024 /

DALLAS – Service members and families in Japan and South Korea will be able to enjoy a familiar taste of home with the opening of four Qdoba Mexican Eats restaurants on three military installations—the first Qdobas in both countries. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will open the popular fast-casual restaurants at Kadena Air…

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Exchange and The Walt Disney Company Screen Pre-release of Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine” for troops in Romania, Lithuania

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / August 4, 2024 /

PABRADĖ TRAINING AREA, LITHUANIA & MK AIR BASE, ROMANIA – Against a backdrop of ongoing military operations and training missions, deployed troops at two pivotal NATO military installations were treated to an exclusive preview of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ahead of its U.S. release. The special screenings were…

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Disney Downrange: Exchange and The Walt Disney Company to Bring Complimentary Screenings of Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ to Troops at the Tip of the Spear

Disney Downrange: Exchange and The Walt Disney Company to Bring Complimentary Screenings of Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ to Troops at the Tip of the Spear

By Marisa Conner / July 22, 2024 /

DALLAS – U.S. troops in Romania and Lithuania will enjoy complimentary screenings of one of the year’s most hotly anticipated films, thanks to the collaboration between the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and The Walt Disney Company. More than 3,000 service members at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania and Pabradė Training Area in…

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What You Need to Know About Exchange ESSO Card Changes for Travel Season

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / July 9, 2024 /

Grafenwoehr, Germany – With the summer travel season in full swing, it’s important for Exchange ESSO cardholders to be aware of changes within the ESSO gas station network to avoid having to pay economy rate. More than 220 OMV gas stations in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg will be rebranding to ESSO in 2024, meaning Exchange ESSO…

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Fort Eisenhower Exchange Unveils New Troop Store

By Zach Wright / May 31, 2024 /

FORT EISENHOWER – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service unveiled its new troop store at Fort Eisenhower, giving service members an improved shopping experience at the home of the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence. The 12,808-square-foot troop store provides an improved, convenient shopping experience for Soldiers, students in advanced individual training and Airmen,…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Celebrates Grand Opening of $15.7 Million Express at Fort Irwin

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Celebrates Grand Opening of $15.7 Million Express at Fort Irwin

By Travis Day / May 30, 2024 /

FORT IRWIN – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service celebrated the opening of the $15.7 million 24-hour Mojave Express at Fort Irwin on May 29, marking a significant Quality-of-Life improvement for the remote California Army installation. The 14,000-square-foot convenience store includes a Hunt Brothers Pizza and Chopz quick-serve restaurants; a food truck plaza; and…

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Drivers Advised to Confirm Exchange-Issued ESSO Ration Card Acceptance before Filling Up at Hundreds of Additional Locations in Germany

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / April 16, 2024 /

USAG BAVARIA, Germany – Exciting changes are underway for customers who use their Army & Air Force Exchange Service-issued ESSO fuel ration cards will soon have more locations where they can fill up with tax-free fuel. EG Group Limited, which operates ESSO fuel service stations in Germany, has acquired the service station network of OMV…

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