Robert Philpot

ICYMI: This Week on ‘Chief Chat’

By Robert Philpot / June 26, 2020 /

Catch up on this week’s Chief Chats and look ahead to next week’s special guests.

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Associates Spend Two Weeks in Isolation Before Deploying to Contingency Zones

By Robert Philpot / June 19, 2020 /

“We’re just making the best out of it: laughing, joking and telling stories. We’re getting to know each other.”

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Employee Benefits in the Age of COVID-19 – Part Three: Flexible Spending Accounts

By Robert Philpot / June 17, 2020 /

As Americans’ health care needs continue to evolve amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is making guidelines for health care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) a little more flexible.

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June’s Customer Shoutouts: These Associates Rock!

By Robert Philpot / June 17, 2020 /

From the PowerZone to the food courts, these associates epitomize the meaning of ‘customer service!’

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Employee Benefits in the Age of COVID-19 – Part Two: 401(k) Financial Relief

By Robert Philpot / June 10, 2020 /

Thanks to the March 27 passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Exchange associates’ 401(k) plans can help them manage financial difficulties that may arise from the pandemic.

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COVID-19 Heroes: ‘It’s a Team Effort’ for LP Associates

By Robert Philpot / June 9, 2020 /

“I’ve stocked everything from household goods to luggage. Wherever they need me, I’m there.”

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Retiree Association Awards $40,000 in College Scholarships

By Robert Philpot / June 8, 2020 /

Nearly 400 students have won scholarships from AREA since 1985.

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Exchanges Support Incoming Trainees During Pandemic

By Robert Philpot / June 4, 2020 /

“We hope this sends the message to recruits here that their Exchange is and always will be here to support them.”

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COVID-19 Heroes: JBSA-Lackland Parade Honors Exchange, First Responders

By Robert Philpot / June 4, 2020 /

“When I see people in our community are happy, I know our team has done its job.”

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Employee Benefits in the Age of COVID-19 – Part One: Healthcare

By Robert Philpot / June 3, 2020 /

This is the first in a weekly series to help Exchange associates understand how their benefits can help them navigate the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. This week’s story focuses on Exchange associates’ healthcare benefit plan.

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