Robert Philpot

Black Friday is Coming—and the Exchange is Ready For It

By Robert Philpot / November 26, 2024 /

For shoppers, Black Friday is a day of deals that falls the Friday after Thanksgiving—this year, on Nov. 29. For the Exchange, it’s more than just one day.

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Guest Speaker Emphasizes That Native Americans Are ‘A People of the Present’

By Robert Philpot / November 25, 2024 /

“All too often, folks will stereotype my people based upon cinema, books, things maybe they’ve read and learned,” said Milton Hunt, a motivational speaker and member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. “What they fail to realize is: Who are we today?”

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OPERATION: Call Out, a PAC Exchange Tour and More

By Robert Philpot / November 22, 2024 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: The Exchange’s Connections to President Kennedy

By Robert Philpot / November 22, 2024 /

Today is the 61st anniversary of the president’s assassination, inspiring this look at Exchange activity with a link to him,

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The Challenge Coin is a Military and an Exchange Tradition. How Did it Start?

By Robert Philpot / November 20, 2024 /

The answers vary–and may even date back to ancient Roman times.

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Senior Enlisted Advisor Packs a Lot Into First Tour of Exchange Facilities in Korea and Japan

By Robert Philpot / November 19, 2024 /

At each installation, Martinez met with general managers, toured facilities—including three distribution centers, three bakeries and airline catering—and spoke with associates. The whirlwind trip familiarized Martinez with how deep the Exchange goes in its commitment to serving those who serve and have served.

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Veterans Day, Exchange Heroes and More

By Robert Philpot / November 15, 2024 /

This week in the Exchange Post, the Exchange celebrates those who have served with Veterans Day events worldwide—and associates sent us hundreds of photos for a Veterans Day Flickr album; Exchange leaders who are Veterans shared their stories in a HEROES lunch and learn; and today is the last day for the heroes logo design…

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#FlashbackFriday: 1969—Apollo 12 and a New Exchange Launch (But Only One Has Moon Maidens)

By Robert Philpot / November 15, 2024 /

The space-themed grand opening coincided with a holiday theme. Both themes coincided with howling winds and freezing temperatures, neither of which could stop customers from checking out the new store, which replaced facilities that dated to World War II.

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Reminder: Entry Deadline is Friday for HEROES Logo Contest

By Robert Philpot / November 14, 2024 /

Judges are looking for a patriotic, meaningful symbol representing the contributions and sacrifices made by active-duty service members, Exchange associates and retirees who are Veterans, their spouses and family members from all branches of service.

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Veterans Day event at the Kaiserlautern Military Community Exchange.

Exchanges Worldwide Salute Heroes With Special Coins on Veterans Day

By Robert Philpot / November 12, 2024 /

For the fifth consecutive year, Exchanges worldwide honored those who have served with a challenge coin giveaway on Veterans Day. In a united sign of appreciation for their sacrifice, Veterans were eligible to receive coins at all military exchanges.

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