Pacific Region

Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Korea Distribution Center and bakery grand opening

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Celebrates Opening of New USAG Humphreys Distribution Center, Bakery

By Marisa Conner / November 19, 2021 /

U.S. ARMY GARRISON HUMPHREYS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service launched a new era of service and support for the Pacific military community with the unveiling of a new distribution center and bakery at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull, Eighth Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Willard Burleson, Exchange Chief Operating…

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Kadena Marine Veteran Named Exchange’s 2021 Outstanding Associate with a Disability

By Marisa Conner / October 7, 2021 /

DALLAS – A Veteran at Kadena Air Base was named the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s 2021 Department of Defense Outstanding Employee with a Disability. Mark Stopani served his country in the Marine Corps for six years—and has spent the last 18 years continuing his service to the military at the Kadena Exchange, where…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Honors Vietnam Veterans in Ceremonies Worldwide

By Marisa Conner / March 29, 2021 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service honored Vietnam Veterans for their distinguished service during pinning ceremonies worldwide for National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Veterans received free lapel pins, provided in partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, on March 29 as lasting mementos of our Nation’s appreciation for these…

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From KITV-4: Hawai’i soldier receives Christmas gift in February

By Marisa Conner / March 2, 2021 /

HONOLULU, Hawaii – It may be well into the new year, but one Hawaii Army National Guard Soldier is still celebrating the holidays. Staff Sgt. Ross Lazaro was selected as a grand-prize winner in a contest to pay off his holiday bill. Read more from KITV.com.

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Good Grades Pay! Exchange Awards $4,000 to Three Military Children for Academic Excellence

By Marisa Conner / February 18, 2021 /

DALLAS – Good grades pay off—especially for the three young winners of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade worldwide sweepstakes. Seventh-grader Sara Cockrell won the grand prize of a $2,000 Exchange gift card, which she received in a presentation at the Fort Bragg Exchange. Seventh-grader Bruce Birch received the second-place…

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