Robert Philpot

#FlashbackFriday: The Battle of Iwo Jima—and the Exchange in the Pacific, Then and Now

By Robert Philpot / February 18, 2022 /

On Feb. 19, 1945—77 years ago this weekend—Marines landed on Iwo Jima.

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PX, I Love You: See Exchange Valentine’s Photos on Flickr!

By Robert Philpot / February 16, 2022 /

It may be too late to buy flowers for Valentine’s Day, but it’s not too late to send your best Valentine’s Day pictures for the Flickr album.

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IT Teams Help Overseas Exchanges Share Milestone Moments with Stateside Leadership

By Robert Philpot / February 15, 2022 /

Exchange Associates in Europe and the Pacific are leveraging streaming technology so senior leaders can help celebrate milestone events from thousands of miles away.

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Sweet Support: Exchange Ships Nearly 200,000 Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to Troops Overseas

By Robert Philpot / February 14, 2022 /

For more than 20 years, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has ensured that Girl Scouts from families serving in Europe and the Pacific have the cookies in time for selling season.

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Show Us Your Valentine’s Day Photos and Pictures of the Big Game for Special Flickr Albums!

By Robert Philpot / February 11, 2022 /

Show us how your store shared the love this year.

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Eielson Associate’s Snowy Express Photo Illustrates Heat of Social Media

By Robert Philpot / February 10, 2022 /

An Eielson Air Force Base associate’s photo of a snowy Express set records on Exchange social media. But there’s a lot of warmth in her work.

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#WaybackWednesday: For National Pizza Day, the Story of the Exchange’s Own Pizzeria

By Robert Philpot / February 9, 2022 /

Feb. 9 is National Pizza Day, which inspires this look back at Anthony’s Pizza, the Exchange’s own pizzeria.

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Blooming Soon: Outdoor Living Seminar Starts Feb. 7

By Robert Philpot / February 1, 2022 /

The Exchange’s annual Outdoor Living Seminar will give associates the knowledge they need to spring forward into assisting customers looking to enhance their outdoor environment.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / January 28, 2022 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: How a Room for Soldiers’ Entertainment Evolved Into the Exchange

By Robert Philpot / January 28, 2022 /

Borrowing an idea from the British military, an Army colonel opened a small military canteen that provided merchandise and games that Soldiers had been seeking in town, but now they could stay on post—and out of trouble.

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