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DALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 The Balkans\/Turkey Exchange has been named among the best in the world, receiving the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s highest honor, the Director\/CEO Cup.<\/p>\n

The Balkans\/Turkey Exchange\u2014which encompasses retail stores, Military Clothing stores, a theater, restaurants and more in Kosovo, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey\u2014was recognized for its exceptional service to the military community during the Department of Defense retailer\u2019s managers\u2019 conference in Frisco, Texas.<\/p>\n

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Pictured left to right: Exchange Director\/CEO Tom Shull; Balkans\/Turkey Chief Region Retail Business Manager Racquel Hinson; Balkans\/Turkey Region Retail Business Manager Annalisa Bonato; Exchange Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby; and Exchange Chief Operating Officer Jason Rosenberg.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cBalkans and Turkey Exchange associates are incredibly passionate about taking care of our shoppers,\u201d said Balkans\/Turkey Exchange General Manager Gino Rakas. \u201cWe\u2019re honored to be recognized and look forward to continuing to provide the best service to the best customers in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

One winner and one runner-up were awarded the Director\/CEO Cup in each of four size categories, based on sales volume: Super, Large, Medium and Small. The Balkans\/Turkey Exchange was the runner-up in the Small category.<\/p>\n

The winners were chosen from among 94 eligible stores based on customer experience, leadership, business results, marketing efforts and community presence.<\/p>\n

Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>The Balkans\/Turkey Exchange has been named among the best in the world! The Balkans\/Turkey Exchange earned @shopmyexchange\u2019s highest honor, the Director\/CEO Cup, at the DoD retailer\u2019s managers\u2019 conference. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2nr<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 54th<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.5 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Marisa Conner at 214-312-5111 or connermar@aafes.com.<\/p>\n

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