Robert Philpot

#FlashbackFriday: During Operation Desert Shield, a Distribution Center is Built From Scratch

By Robert Philpot / August 27, 2021 /

Within a month of Operation Desert Shield starting, the Exchange had the ball rolling on a new distribution center in Saudi Arabia.

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Services and Food SVP Trini Saucedo Looks Back on 42 Years of Serving Those Who Serve

By Robert Philpot / August 24, 2021 /

Saucedo will retire Aug. 27, capping off a career defined by tireless determination to find new and better ways to serve Warfighters and their families.

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With Paralympics Streaming Starting, Here’s a Look at the Games’ Historic Link to the Military

By Robert Philpot / August 23, 2021 /

Starting this week, U.S. service members and honorably discharged Veterans worldwide will be able to stream NBCUniversal’s record coverage of the Tokyo Paralympic Games from their personal devices and computers through ShopMyExchange.com.

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We Did It! Exchange Reaches Veteran and Military Spouse Hiring Goal

By Robert Philpot / August 23, 2021 /

Air Force spouse Caitlynn Kelly, who recently joined the Exchange team as a customer experience associate at the Grand Forks Air Force Base Express, is the Exchange’s 50,000th Veteran or spouse hire since 2013.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / August 20, 2021 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: How the Exchange Provided Support to Troops After the 2010 Haiti Earthquake

By Robert Philpot / August 20, 2021 /

Nearly 7,000 U.S. troops were sent to Haiti to help with recovery efforts after a 2010 earthquake, and Exchange associates deployed to the Caribbean nation to provide support for the troops.

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Now Hiring! Exchange Offers Work-from-Home Flexibility to IT Applicants Worldwide

By Robert Philpot / August 19, 2021 /

Looking to kick-start a career in Information Technology? Know someone who is? The Exchange’s IT directorate, which is seeking internal and external candidates worldwide, can help.

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Exchanges Power Up for Annual Electronics Expo

By Robert Philpot / August 19, 2021 /

For the third time, the Exchange will collaborate with the Navy Exchange Service Command, the Marine Corps Exchange and the Coast Guard Exchange on the Military Exchange Electronics Expo, known as ME3.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / August 13, 2021 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: As the Wall was Built, the Berlin Exchange was ‘Calm Symbol in Storm’s Eye’

By Robert Philpot / August 13, 2021 /

Construction of the Berlin Wall began 60 years ago today. The Exchange, which had operated in Berlin since 1945, provided on-the-spot service to the U.S. Army Berlin garrison.

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