Robert Philpot

You Told Us What You Think. Now Here Are Our Next Steps

By Robert Philpot / June 30, 2025 /

On June 2, the Exchange Post released a reader survey seeking feedback on what our primary internal communication channel is doing right and what can be done better. Now it’s time to work on improvements.

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The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / June 27, 2025 /

ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.

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#FlashbackFriday: The Korean War Begins, and the Exchange is There

By Robert Philpot / June 27, 2025 /

The Korean War began 75 years ago this week. The Exchange responded quickly, supporting troops in South Korea and Stateside. Check out some historical photos.

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New Card Puts ‘Focus’ on Receiving Pay More Easily

By Robert Philpot / June 26, 2025 /

The Focus Card is a Visa prepaid debit card that is available to all U.S. dollar-paid associates. Instead of receiving a paper check, associates with the card will have their pay loaded onto the card.

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The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / June 20, 2025 /

ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.

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#FlashbackFriday: A Volcano and the Philippines Exchange’s Last Days

By Robert Philpot / June 20, 2025 /

In June 1991, Mount Pinatubo erupted, causing heavy damage at nearby Clark Air Base. It was the second-largest eruption of the 20th century.

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Reminder: Take the Exchange Post Reader Survey

By Robert Philpot / June 11, 2025 /

We want to know your likes and dislikes, what we’re doing right, what we should stop doing and what you think we should be doing.

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Army Emergency Relief CEO Recognizes Korea, Hawaii, Fort Bragg Associates for Support

By Robert Philpot / June 10, 2025 /

During fiscal 2024, Exchange shoppers donated more than $1.6 million to Army Emergency Relief (AER). AER Chief Executive Officer Michael A. “Tony” Grinston showed his appreciation by recognizing several associates during recent Exchange visits.

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The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / June 6, 2025 /

ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.

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#FlashbackFriday: The Exchange D-Day Veteran Who Returned to Normandy—More Than 50 Times

By Robert Philpot / June 6, 2025 /

Ted Liska was a senior clerk at the AAFES-Europe Chievres/Belgium shopping center. He spent decades honoring fallen comrades he called “the real heroes of D-Day.”

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