Military Retailer to Name First Civilian CEO

On orders of the U.S. Department of Defense, The Army and Air Force Exchange Service will for the first time in its 116-year history name a civilian to the role of CEO/director. Until such a person is named, Chief Operating Officer Mike Howard will take over as acting CEO/director as the organization’s board of directors seeks a permanent replacement. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service will hold a "Change of Responsibility” ceremony in Dallas to mark the retirement of the Exchange’s current commander, Maj. Gen. Bruce Casella, after more than 36 years of service.