Robert Philpot

ICYMI: The Best of June in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / July 1, 2022 /

ICYMI, here’s the best of June in the Exchange Post.

#FlashbackFriday: The Year the Exchange Post Debuted (It Didn’t Start as the Exchange Post)

By Robert Philpot / July 1, 2022 /

The first edition did have a name—Exchange Service News—but the folks behind it were looking for something more clever.

HQ Tradition Resumes With Tree Dedication, Memorial for IT Associate Ahmed Al Hameedi

By Robert Philpot / June 29, 2022 /

The tradition began in 2012 but was interrupted during the past couple of years by COVID-era restrictions

NFL Greats Rob Gronkowski, Troy Aikman Score Touchdowns in Visits to JBSA, Fort Bliss Stores

By Robert Philpot / June 27, 2022 /

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman drew hundreds of fans to appearances at Exchanges in Texas last week, with Gronkowski’s visit coming the day after he announced his retirement on Instagram.

#FlashbackFriday: A Hunka-Hunka Elvis-Related Exchange History

By Robert Philpot / June 24, 2022 /

Featuring Elvis’ favorite barber and the Exchange where a teenage Priscilla Beaulieu (later Priscilla Presley) got here Elvis records.

On Flickr: See Army Birthday Photos From Exchanges Around the World

By Robert Philpot / June 17, 2022 /

On June 14, the Army turned 247 years old. See how Exchanges celebrated the special day.

#FlashbackFriday: A Rocket Attack in Iraq, and Four Deployed Associates’ Heroism (Update)

By Robert Philpot / June 17, 2022 /

Four associates deployed to Camp Anaconda rushed to give first aid to the injured and bring the wounded and civilians into the Exchange building. They were later honored for their heroism.