Department of Defense’s Oldest and Largest Exchange Service to Mark 112 Years of Service and Support

On July 25, 1895, the War Department issued General Order number 46 directing post commanders to establish an exchange at every post where practicable. As the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) marks its 112th birthday on July 25, the military command's mission remains basically the same:

WWII vet receives Purple Heart

Sixty-two years after receiving an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army Air Forces, a former B-24 flight engineer from the 494th Bomb Group, 7th Air Force, received a Purple Heart Medal at a ceremony in Stephenville, Texas, July 13. Staff Sgt. Elbert Lindley, 89, was wounded in action by Japanese

Weapons school gets new CC

New commander at 7SVS

39 AS delivers troops, supplies: a letter from the desert

Members of the 39th Airlift Squadron are doing great things here. Important work is being accomplished at every level. Every person, whether at a desk or flying in the air, is working hard to ensure America is safe at home and freedom-loving people around the world have a chance to live their lives

7 CS changes command

Retail giant’s 17-year mission accomplished

Patriot. Leader. Mentor. These and other laudable words have all been used to describe Walter F. Loeb throughout his 82 years. Loeb's service to his country began at an early age; as a young Soldier serving in the Allied invasion of Europe, the German-born Loeb was able to translate a captured

BX and SmartPay® make good cents

The competitive prices and convenience local Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) operations offer military shoppers don't end at work. In fact, all authorized GSA SmartPay® Card holders can quickly and easily get the items their unit or office needs without leaving Dyess or, if making a

Golf raises $1k for AF ball

7 MUNS Change of Command