Robert Philpot

A mobile field exchange served National Guard members deployed to Bastrop, Texas, for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in 2017.

#FlashbackFriday: Tracking MFEs Through Exchange History

By Robert Philpot / October 8, 2021 /

Due to their high demand in assisting with Operation Allies Welcome (OAW), mobile field exchanges, known as MFEs, have received a lot of attention recently. In mid-September, all but two of the Exchange’s 11 U.S.-based MFEs were in active service, with seven of them helping installations provide essential support to at-risk Afghan guests while they…

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Exchange Celebrates Contact Center Associates

By Robert Philpot / October 5, 2021 /

To celebrate Customer Service Week, which runs through Oct. 8, contact center team managers are celebrating with daily events designed to puts smiles on the faces of customer service associates.

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Exchange Puts Human Energy into Conserving Electricity, Water

By Robert Philpot / October 5, 2021 /

October is Energy Action Month, which promotes energy efficiency and smart use of resources. But the Exchange’s energy-saving actions aren’t limited to one month a year.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / October 1, 2021 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: Some Slices of Pizza’s History at the Exchange

By Robert Philpot / October 1, 2021 /

Pizza is very popular at the Exchange. But not so long ago, it was considered a novelty.

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Mobile Field Exchanges in High Demand as Installations Welcome Afghan Guests

By Robert Philpot / September 30, 2021 /

MFEs have long been critical to bringing the comforts of home to Warfighters deployed all over the world. And in recent months, these 53-foot stores on wheels have taken on even greater relevance to military missions.

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Exchange Cosmetics, Jewelry Vendors set to Dazzle with Glam Virtual Conference Starting Oct. 4

By Robert Philpot / September 27, 2021 /

During the 2021 Glam Virtual Conference, Oct. 4-8, associates can learn about new trends in cosmetics, fragrances and jewelry.

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Kirtland Associates Promote Exchange, Receive Gratitude at National Guard Group’s Conference

By Robert Philpot / September 27, 2021 /

When a conflict prevented an HQ-based Exchange representative from attending a National Guard support group’s annual conference in Albuquerque, the Kirtland Air Force Base Exchange was called on to step in. It wound up being a mutually beneficial experience.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / September 24, 2021 /

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

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#Flashback Friday: Shining a Light on the Exchange’s First Solar-powered Shopping Center

By Robert Philpot / September 24, 2021 /

On Sept. 24, 1977—44 years ago today—the Exchange opened its first solar-powered shopping center at Randolph Air force Base near San Antonio, Texas.

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