Robert Philpot

ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / February 2, 2024 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: Black History Month at the Exchange

By Robert Philpot / February 2, 2024 /

February is Black History Month, and the Exchange has a long history of participating in the celebration.

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128 Years of Family Serving Family: Bryan Littlejohn, 35-Year Exchange Associate, Fort Wainwright Express

By Robert Philpot / January 30, 2024 /

The Express manager is due to retire Feb. 7 after 35 years with the Exchange, all of them in Alaska, where he has endured temperatures as low as 68 below and traveled all over the country’s biggest state.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / January 26, 2024 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: The Exchange and the Blizzards of ‘78

By Robert Philpot / January 26, 2024 /

In late January and early February 1978, historic winter storms struck the Midwest and New England. Here’s how Exchanges in the regions persevered.

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Remote Roi-Namur Express Escapes Damage as ‘Rogue’ Waves Cause Flooding on Kwajalein Atoll

By Robert Philpot / January 26, 2024 /

About 9 p.m. Saturday, high waves exceeding 15 feet hit the northern portion of the atoll, causing heavy flooding on Roi-Namur, where the Exchange operates an Express. But the store got lucky.

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From Burger King to the World: Central Region VP Reflects on 35-Year Exchange Career as Retirement Nears

By Robert Philpot / January 25, 2024 /

Tony Ventura was hired in 1988 after an unusual interview. He went on to serve on three continents. Since 2016, he has been a vice president, first for Store Operations and then a regional vice president in Europe and now Central Region.

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Regional and Directorate Leaders Discussing Successes, Goals at HQ During SVP/VP Strategy Week

By Robert Philpot / January 24, 2024 /

Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull and Chief Operating Officer Jason Rosenberg are also meeting with Region leadership throughout the week.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / January 19, 2024 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: 1991—Deployed Exchange Associates Talk About the Start of Operation Desert Storm

By Robert Philpot / January 19, 2024 /

Thirty-three years ago this week, Operation Desert Storm began, as U.S. Army and Air Force helicopters knocked out Iraqi anti-aircraft facilities and Hellfire missiles destroyed Iraqi radar sites. The Exchange was there in support, and deployed associates shared their experiences back in 1991.

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