Robert Philpot

#FlashbackFriday: Armed Forces Day at the Exchange

By Robert Philpot / May 16, 2025 /

Armed Forces Day is this Saturday. Here’s a pictorial look at how the Exchange has commemorated the day.

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Service Award Winners for May

By Robert Philpot / May 12, 2025 /

The Exchange Post recognizes associates who have made it to the 1-year, 5-year-, 10-year and beyond marks in their Exchange careers.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / May 9, 2025 /

This week in the Exchange Post, the Exchange introduces a new Associate Value Proposition to underscore its unwavering commitment to recruiting and retaining the very best of the best; the Exchange is recognized for its dedication to the military community; and Public Affairs Representatives win awards for helping spread the word about Exchange relevancy. Also:…

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#Flashback Friday: The Legend of the ‘aafesburger’—and the Woman Who Created It

By Robert Philpot / May 9, 2025 /

Read about 1983’s AAFES Worldwide Hamburger Cook-off and the woman who won it.

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The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / May 2, 2025 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: 1988—the First Frank’s Franks Opens

By Robert Philpot / May 2, 2025 /

The hot-dog stand, which had locations worldwide, was an Exchange-exclusive restaurant that evolved from earlier hot-dog stands.

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Exchange Protection Plan Award Winners Announced

By Robert Philpot / May 1, 2025 /

First-, second- and third-place winners were chosen for achieving the highest attachment rates. One store achieved a 21.64% attach rate.

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Exchange Celebrates Top Vendors With Force Multiplier Awards

By Robert Philpot / May 1, 2025 /

Merchandising recognized vendors in Hardlines, Softlines and Consumables categories; SFD recognized three restaurants and two concessions.

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We Go Where You Go: Watch a New ‘Tip of the Spear’ Video

By Robert Philpot / April 30, 2025 /

See how the Exchange lived up to its “We Go Where You Go” motto in 2024.

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Top Winner, Four Main Store Winners Announced in Exchange Safety Awards

By Robert Philpot / April 29, 2025 /

The awards are presented to the Exchange and the main stores in four categories with the highest reduction in recordable accidents compared with the previous year.

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