U S Coast Guard Exchange

Doesn’t appear to be opened any longer. The phone number has been disconnected and is no longer in service

This is the smallest exchange I’ve ever been in. Even though it’s not much larger than a Shoppette, there is a good variety of merchandise offered. There were more electronics than I expected to see, and they even carry televisions, video games and consoles, cameras, routers, etc. Along with the usual assortment of groceries, beverages, and personal hygiene products they sell kitchen items, perfume, watches, and outdoor gear made by Gerber, Camelbak, and Rite in the Rain. Of course, there is plenty of Coast Guard themed apparel and merchandise, and there is also a separate section for spirits/​liquors. They have a barber shop next door as well.
Parking is limited, but I can’t imagine it would be much of a problem. There is a 30 minute limit for Exchange parking, but I don’t think you have to worry about going over the limit. I took my time here and was still out within 15 minutes.
If you’re looking for a regular sized Exchange, this is definitely not it. But if you just need a few items and can’t make it to one of the larger stores at JBLM, this is a good place to do your tax-​free shopping.

Very secure location and another job site that I got to make sure they are safe for the workers! These Coast Guard men and women have it pretty tough at times, can’t have them unsafe it’s the least I can do.

For a very small Exchange they really carry quite a selection and you can’t beat the tax free liquor area. There is also a barbershop, uniform store, and espresso stand. I had a pretty bleak experience getting some rank and insignia patches sewn on, but that was an outside dry cleaners that are no longer providing that service anyway, so I won’t let that experience affect my review of the exchange itself as the staff was quite helpful and it ended up being correctly done in the end. I also go here for medical and optometry exams, which luckily I have not needed much beyond standard exams and one time for a kidney stone. Appointments are easy to make, they have always gotten me scheduled in a timely manner and in to see the provider quickly once I am there. It is such a great benefit to have this so close to my home and be eligible to use it.