Robert Philpot

Heart-shaped Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

Sweet Hearts: Gruenstadt, Korea Bakeries Provide a Taste of Krispy Kreme Valentine’s Day Doughnuts

By Robert Philpot / February 18, 2025 /

Like so many holidays at the Exchange, Valentine’s Day starts months before the actual day. For the Exchange’s bakeries in Gruenstadt, Germany, and USAG Humphreys in South Korea, a Valentine’s Day Krispy Kreme promotion started in August.

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The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / February 14, 2025 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: The Exchange Has Had a Lot of Heart on Valentine’s Day

By Robert Philpot / February 14, 2025 /

Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year, so Flashback Friday is taking a heartfelt look at some of the ways the Exchange has celebrated the day in the past.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / February 7, 2025 /

ICYMI, here’s the week in Exchange Post coverage.

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#FlashbackFriday: 2003—a Big Grand Opening in Qatar

By Robert Philpot / February 7, 2025 /

More than 300 people stood in line for the grand opening, with Exchange Commander Maj. Gen. Kathryn Frost helping cut the ribbon

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2025 Obituaries, Transfers and Retirements

By Robert Philpot / February 5, 2025 /

Updated through May 31.

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The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / January 31, 2025 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: Read About an Associate Who Started in 1919—and Retired in 1964

By Robert Philpot / January 31, 2025 /

Raymond D. Conner was a World War I Veteran who started working for the Exchange after answering a newspaper ad. When he retired, he was the Exchange’s longest-serving associate.

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JB Anacostia-Bolling Exchange Provides Support for Coast Guard, Air Force Recovery Workers at Potomac Crash Site

By Robert Philpot / January 30, 2025 /

Within hours of receiving a request for support, the JBAB team arranged for food trucks, bottled water and more to support Coast Guard and Air Force personnel working on recovery efforts after the crash of an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter.

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Retiring Exchange President Jason Rosenberg Looks Back on 35 Years of Serving Those Who Serve

By Robert Philpot / January 30, 2025 /

From a $1.75 an hour summer-hire custodial job, Rosenberg rose to Exchange president. He retires at the end of this month.

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