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MISAWA AB – Typhoon season runs throughout 2025, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping to prepare military families to weather the storm.
The Department of Defense’s largest retailer has bolstered the inventory of essential supplies at distribution centers, ensuring that these high-demand products can be swiftly deployed to PXs and BXs when needed.
At installations vulnerable to severe weather, managers monitor forecasts and work with command groups to ensure PXs and BXs are ready for major storms. Stores also prepare lists of items to be shipped in advance, ensuring adequate supplies.
“The Exchange has a powerful infrastructure that enables us to effectively support military communities before and after disasters strike,” Misawa Exchange General Manager Michickia Carter said. “The team is fully committed to ensuring the well-being of the communities we serve during these critical times.”
To ensure preparedness across all levels of the organization, the Exchange’s Disaster Support Group, a team of leaders from around the globe, keeps a close watch on weather developments to effectively respond to storms.
The Exchange has long supported communities after severe weather, such as hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in 2017, Hurricane Michael in 2018, typhoon Mawar in 2023 and hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024.
