• DALLAS

As the Military Star Challenge Cup competition hits the mid-year point, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) reported the top-performing Exchanges in this competition. 

“As we head into the second half of the year, including the busy holiday season, there should be plenty of opportunity for the numbers to increase,” said Exchange Credit Program Senior Vice President (SVP) Joseph Todd. “We can’t wait to see how the competition heats up and progresses.”  

LEADERS 

Top Exchanges for new accounts: 

Europe: U.K. Consolidated 

Eastern: Tyndall AFB, Fla. 

Central: NASJRB Fort Worth, Texas 

Pacific: USAG Yongsan-Casey, South Korea 

Western: Eielson AFB, Alaska 

Top Exchanges for penetration: 

Europe: Grafenwoehr/Poland Consolidated, Germany/Poland 

Eastern: Tyndall AFB, Fla. 

Central: JB San Antonio–Randolph AFB, Texas 

Pacific: Anderson AFB, Guam 

Western: No qualifying winner 

THE COMPETITION 

Exchanges compete at the store and region levels for a chance to be recognized as a top Exchange during the first and second halves of the fiscal year.  

The winning Exchange for each region will receive $500 for a team celebration, based on categories such as the highest percentage of new accounts and year-over-year usage. 

At the conclusion of the fiscal year, the most improved and top region with the greatest Military Star Card usage and new accounts opened will be honored with a special cup presentation by their region’s SVP.   

The top Exchange in each of those categories will receive $1,000 for a team celebration and a special presentation by their general manager (GM). 

New account results are calculated based on calendar month/year, while usage is calculated based on fiscal month/year. 

Source: AAFES 

Edited by Larry Lapka