Robert Philpot

#FlashbackFriday: 52 Years Ago, a ‘Gunfighter BX’ Fell—and Rose Again—in Vietnam

By Robert Philpot / August 2, 2024 /

Fifty-two years ago this weekend, on Aug. 3, 1974, an enemy rocket attack destroyed an Exchange at Danang Air Base in Vietnam. Nicknamed the “Gunfighter BX,” it didn’t stay down for long.

Read More

ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / July 26, 2024 /

In case you missed it, here’s a link to this week’s coverage.

Read More
Illustration featuring four 1984 Olympics military gold medal winners.

#FlashbackFriday: Going for the Gold With Olympics Connections in Exchange History

By Robert Philpot / July 26, 2024 /

From the Exchange Post archives, a look at Exchange family connections to the Olympics as well as ways the Exchange has supported the Games.

Read More
"Celebrating 129 Years of Service" logo

Exchange Celebrates 129 Years of Serving Military Community

By Robert Philpot / July 25, 2024 /

Every day, the Exchange upholds this history of support by living up to its “We Go Where You Go” motto, providing the best comforts and tastes of home wherever Soldiers, Airmen and Guardians serve.

Read More
Head shot of Exchange Senior Vice President of Audit Kevin Iverson.

Audit/IG SVP Kevin Iverson Looks Back on a 44-Year Government Career, Including 16 at the Exchange

By Robert Philpot / July 24, 2024 /

A long career with the Air Force Audit Agency led Iverson to the Exchange, where he has found a camaraderie that he will miss when he retires this summer.

Read More

ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / July 19, 2024 /

In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.

Read More

#FlashbackFriday: Blasting Off Through the Exchange’s Connections to the Space Program

By Robert Philpot / July 19, 2024 /

From a 1950s commander whose son was a pioneering astronaut to modern-day clothing with the U.S. Space Force photo, the Exchange has several links to the space program in its history.

Read More
Col. David J. Green with the Exchange relocation manager Norris Watkins.

Colonel Honors HR Relocation Specialist for Her Help With Passport Issue

By Robert Philpot / July 18, 2024 /

When the general counsel for Special Operations Command and director of the Security Justice Advisory Directorate needed to get to Israel fast, Norris Watkins, an HR relocation manager, was able to provide quick help.

Read More
Presidio of Monterey Exchange associate Richard Alonzo at his 55th work anniversary celebration, holding years-of-service certificiates.

POM Associate Celebrates 55 Years With the Exchange

By Robert Philpot / July 16, 2024 /

The Army Veteran joined the Exchange in March 1969, when he was 27 years old. His teammates threw him a surprise 55th-anniversary party this year.

Read More

ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / July 12, 2024 /

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

Read More