Robert Philpot

#FlashbackFriday: The Exchange in Vietnam

By Robert Philpot / March 25, 2022 /

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service was active in South Vietnam from late 1965 until April 30, 1975, when the last associates were evacuated by Marine helicopters just before the fall of Saigon.

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#FlashbackFriday: 40 Years Ago, the Exchange Named its First Female Senior Vice President

By Robert Philpot / March 18, 2022 /

For Women’s History Month, Flashback Friday once again remembers an Exchange female pioneer.

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Exchange Delivers Free Hygiene Essentials to Quarantined Trainees at Fort Benning

By Robert Philpot / March 17, 2022 /

“We want to take care of our Soldiers—they’re why we’re here. It’s family serving family.”

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Flashback Friday: The Exchange’s First Optical Clinic is an Eye-Opener for a Long-Range Vision

By Robert Philpot / March 11, 2022 /

The opening marked the Exchange’s entry into the health-care services business.

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One-Time Excess Vacation Leave Payout This Week

By Robert Philpot / March 10, 2022 /

The decision was made because of the unprecedented circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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‘Not Everybody Would Do What You Did’: Fort Sill Associate Honored for Using Core Values in Difficult Situation

By Robert Philpot / March 8, 2022 /

Exchange leaders recognized Express shift manager Karla Navarro for her quick thinking in helping a Soldier while ensuring the safety of her customers and teammates.

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Flashback Friday: Remembering the Exchange’s First Woman Commander

By Robert Philpot / March 4, 2022 /

In honor of Women’s History Month, Flashback Friday remembers Maj. Gen. Kathryn Frost, the Exchange’s first woman commander, who led the Exchange from August 2002 to April 2005.

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New eCommerce Contact Center to Improve Customer Service

By Robert Philpot / March 3, 2022 /

A new, dedicated ShopMyExchange.com contact center is taking the online customer experience to the next level.

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ICYMI: The Best of February in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / February 28, 2022 /

In case you missed it, here’s a breakdown of February’s best stories.

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#FlashbackFriday: Operation Desert Storm Comes to a Close, and the Exchange is There

By Robert Philpot / February 25, 2022 /

Throughout Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm—which ended in late February 1991—and beyond, the Exchange supported troops in Southwest Asia.

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