Robert Philpot

Now on Flickr: Exchanges Worldwide Commemorate Veterans Day

By Robert Philpot / November 13, 2023 /

You can view a special Flickr album showing how Exchanges honored Veterans–and it’s not too late to send in your own photos.

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128 Years of Family Serving Family: Andrea Silverhorn, HR Talent

By Robert Philpot / November 13, 2023 /

Nov. 13 is Silverhorn’s 14th anniversary working for the Exchange. But it was part of her life for a long time before that.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / November 9, 2023 /

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

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ICYMI: Military Leadership and Top Brands Take Center Stage to Tell Exchange Story

By Robert Philpot / November 9, 2023 /

During the past couple of weekends, three new Exchange announcements have made their national TV debuts. The videos, produced by the Exchange’s Digital Media Networks team, feature Sgt. Maj. Of the Army Michael R. Weimer; Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass; and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna.…

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Send Us Your Veterans Day Photos—And Watch a Video About Teammates Who Have Served

By Robert Philpot / November 9, 2023 /

Whether your store is honoring those who have served or you’re participating in a parade, we want your Veterans Day photos for a special Flickr album.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / November 3, 2023 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: Native American Culture at the Exchange Through the Years

By Robert Philpot / November 3, 2023 /

November is National Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, a celebration that has roots dating back more than 100 years ago, when the first American Indian Day was celebrated in New York thanks to the efforts of Blackfeet Nation member Red Fox James. James successfully rode across the country on horseback to gain approval…

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Speaker Emphasizes Being Proactive About Access and Equity for Workers With Disabilities

By Robert Philpot / October 31, 2023 /

Randy D. Cooper addressed the effect that the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 has had on the workplace, as well as talking about the importance of Special Emphasis Programs, improving access and equity, and the impact that diverse hiring has on organizations.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / October 27, 2023 /

This week in the Exchange Post, Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull praises the Fort Liberty team and asks associates to remember the fallen in a seminal event in the war on terror; we tell President Dwight Eisenhower’s story as an installation is renamed in his honor; the new deputy director of Logistics tells his Exchange story;…

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Installation Renamings: The Story of President Dwight Eisenhower

By Robert Philpot / October 27, 2023 /

Dwight Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, served in the Army during a long and distinguished career that included serving as Supreme Commanding General of the Allied forces in North Africa and Europe during World War II and commanding Allied forces during the D-Day invasion. As president, he oversaw some of the country’s earliest steps in eliminating racial segregation at public schools and in the Army.

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