Robert Philpot

JB Anacostia-Bolling Exchange Provides Support for Coast Guard, Air Force Recovery Workers at Potomac Crash Site

By Robert Philpot / January 30, 2025 /

Within hours of receiving a request for support, the JBAB team arranged for food trucks, bottled water and more to support Coast Guard and Air Force personnel working on recovery efforts after the crash of an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter.

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Retiring Exchange President Jason Rosenberg Looks Back on 35 Years of Serving Those Who Serve

By Robert Philpot / January 30, 2025 /

From a $1.75 an hour summer-hire custodial job, Rosenberg rose to Exchange president. He retires at the end of this month.

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The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / January 24, 2025 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: Dipping Into Dunkin’ History at the Exchange

By Robert Philpot / January 24, 2025 /

In honor of the first Exchange-run Dunkin’ Donuts opening 22 years ago, Flashback Friday looks at some Dunkin’ locations at Excange around the world.

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The Presidential Inauguration Fleet Needed Fuel. The Bolling Express Team Was Ready to Help.

By Robert Philpot / January 24, 2025 /

The special request involved some challenges, which were solved with a team effort involving Bolling and Exchange headquarters.

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Executive Vice President/Chief Merchandising Officer Eric Sidman head shot with "Meet the Team" graphic.

EVP/CMO Talks About His Exchange Career and What’s Coming Up for MD

By Robert Philpot / January 22, 2025 /

For Eric Sidman, who became Exchange executive vice president and chief merchandising officer in June, the new role was a natural segue. He had spent all 17 of his Exchange years in Merchandising, starting in 2007 when he helped launch the then-new Planning, Allocation and Replenishment (PAR) team. Since 2020, he had been senior vice…

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Davina Thomas, Fort Bliss

By Robert Philpot / January 21, 2025 /

The Purple Heart Express shift manager, an Army Veteran and spouse, talks about her Native American heritage, the role the Express plays in boosting troop morale and more.

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The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / January 17, 2025 /

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

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Pentagon MCS, Myer Exchange Team Up for Quick Turnaround on Medal of Honor Recipient’s Uniform

By Robert Philpot / January 16, 2025 /

Pentagon Military Clothing Store Manager Karen Anderson and members of the Fort Myer Exchange team worked together to fit an Army Veteran receiving the Medal of Honor for heroic actions during the Vietnam War. Less than 24 hours after he came to the Myer PX, he had his new uniform.

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The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / January 10, 2025 /

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

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