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Senior Airman Quynn Santjer, unit deployment manager for the 94th Fighter Squadron, looks through the new abundance of maternity options at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 2, 2021. (Staff Sgt. Jaylen Molden/Air Force)

Air Force exchanges will carry more maternity uniforms at a dozen bases

DOD warned uniform shipments are delayed by supply chain problems.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

Military exchanges, battling supply chain issues, urge customers not to wait on holiday shopping

Exchange officials: 'Do not wait to buy — if you see it buy it!'

By Karen Jowers

24 months ago

DoD backs away from plan to merge commissary, exchange systems

Costs of merger would be "prohibitive" and the risks to the commissary and exchange benefits are "unacceptable."

By Karen Jowers

2 years ago

Starting May 1, military exchanges open to more than half a million DoD and Coast Guard civilians

Military stores are ready for the more than half a million new eligible customers.

By Karen Jowers

2 years ago

New restrictions threaten some US food shipments to commissaries, exchanges in Europe

The fate of over a million cases of food products, with items ranging from baby formula and pet food to canned meats and meat sauces, is now in limbo.

By Karen Jowers

3 years ago

Ready for some holiday cheer? Check in with your COVID-ready military stores

Here's what you need to know about holiday shopping in your military stores.

By Karen Jowers

3 years ago