Altus AFB Exchange Employee Devotes Lifetime to Serving Troops

Published Feb. 15, 2013
By Jam'e Mathews
Army & Air Force Exchange Service

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- When Dominia "Jackie" Longmire began working for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Ronald Reagan was the President and a gallon of gas cost $1.16 per gallon.

Longmire, a Warehouse Foreman for the Exchange, started her career in 1984 and has spent the last 28 years serving generations of Soldiers and Airmen.

"Serving those who protect our freedom is extremely rewarding," Longmire said. "It hasn't felt like a job to me - it's more of an honor and a privilege to have been able do this for so long."

Longmire began her Exchange career as a Sales Clerk. Over the next 28 years, she also had stints as Reorder Associate, Shift Supervisor and Senior Store Associate.

While the jobs may have changed over the years, Longmire's dedication and devotion to the troops has never wavered.

"Thinking back on the past 28 years reminds me of what an honor it has been to serve those that serve," said Longmire. "Energy prices may go up and politicians change, but waking up and going to work alongside the best customers in the world 2013 is just as exciting as it was my first day on the job."