Robert Philpot

March Customer Shoutouts: These Associates Rock!

By Robert Philpot / March 1, 2017 /

Emulate these stellar store associates in your job serving the world’s best customers.

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Retirees: You Have 24/7 Access to Your Pension Info

By Robert Philpot / March 1, 2017 /

Your pension information is online for easy access whenever you want it.

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Before You Get These Medical Procedures, Understand How Much Your Insurance Will Pay

By Robert Philpot / March 1, 2017 /

Find out how to keep from paying more for a medical procedure than you should.

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6 Ways to Reduce Healthcare Costs

By Robert Philpot / March 1, 2017 /

Medical claims for the Exchange’s health insurance plan increased by 3 percent over 2015. Here’s how we can bring down the costs.

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LG,IT and Europe Region leadership celebrate the grand opening.

Teamwork Made the Germersheim DC Opening Possible

By Robert Philpot / February 15, 2017 /

The successful opening of the Germersheim distribution center on Feb. 1, highlighted the Exchange team’s collaboration skills. Not only was the Giessen DC closing, but the Exchange had just wrapped up its busiest shopping season and stores were conducting their annual inventory. The opening ceremony also coincided with the first day the distribution center was officially shipping and receiving merchandise.

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Ana Middleton

Exchange’s Future is Bright — President/CMO Ana Middleton

By Robert Philpot / February 1, 2017 /

What are your top priorities as President/Chief Merchandising Officer? I am extremely excited about the future of the Exchange. On Jan. 11, the Department of Defense signed a letter announcing a policy change to allow all honorably discharged veterans to shop the Exchange online. Copies of the memorandum were sent to lawmakers on four House…

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Chief Reyes

There’s a New Chief In Town – Meet Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes

By Robert Philpot / February 1, 2017 /

“We go where you go” is not just a motto, it’s something we truly believe in. I want to ensure that Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guard are aware of the Exchange’s mission. I plan to effectively communicate that mission worldwide.

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The Exchange's first store in Afghanistan was nothing more than a tent in Kandahahar.

15 Years Ago This Month, We Opened Our First ‘Store’ in Afghanistan

By Robert Philpot / February 1, 2017 /

Read about how these three associates braved the frigid Afghanistan weather to set up the Exchange’s first store in the country.

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Manager’s Family Tree Full of Exchange Branches

By Robert Philpot / February 1, 2017 /

Margie Daniel’s family tree includes 125 total years of Exchange service, four more years than post exchanges have been around. Truly Family Serving Family.

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Send Us Your Exchange Selfie

By Robert Philpot / February 1, 2017 /

Send your Exchange selfie to exchangeassoc@aafes.com before February 7, 2017 for a chance to be featured in a video shown at the Main Store Manager meeting held in March.

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