DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has awarded the Director/CEO Cup—its highest honor—to three Exchanges worldwide. 

One large, medium and small location were tops among 127 locations. The Fort Hood Exchange, the Korea Northern Exchange and the Offutt Air Force Base Exchange won for large, medium and small Exchange, respectively. 

In June, Exchange senior leaders visited the installations to present a trophy to the winning teams. Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull, President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Howard and Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor, honored teams at Fort Hood and Offutt AFB. Applegate traveled to Camp Casey in Korea to present the award there on the Exchange Director/CEO’s behalf. 

“During my Army service, I commanded C Company, 1-22 Infantry Regiment,” Shull said. “The regiment’s motto, ‘deeds not words,’ exemplifies these teams’ service to those who serve. The teams at Hood, Korea Northern and Offutt set the gold standard for how the Exchange can best serve Soldiers, Airmen, retirees and their families.”

Among other contributions, the winning teams excelled at forging personal bonds with installation leadership and keeping their shopping destination exciting with regular customer contests and prizes.

The Exchange Director/CEO Cup is an annual award that recognizes operational excellence in leadership, customer service, innovation, and business results. 

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff.  To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http://www.aafes.com/about-exchange/public-affairs/press-releases.htmor follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO.

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 Media Notes:

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Julie Mitchell, 214-312-3327 or [email protected].

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