Robert Philpot

Exchange Leaders Share Family Memories, Professional Success Stories for Hispanic Heritage Month

By Robert Philpot / October 6, 2023 /

The three speakers at Wednesday’s National Hispanic Heritage Month lunch and learn had a few things in common besides their heritage, including that all of them began their Exchange career in entry-level positions and worked their way up into leadership positions.

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Exchange Leaders to Share Their Stories of Success During ¡HOLA! Lunch and Learn Today

By Robert Philpot / October 4, 2023 /

At 11:30 a.m. Central Time Oct 4, Exchange Special Emphasis Program ¡HOLA! will present a lunch and learn for National Hispanic Heritage Month titled “Paving a Path to Successful Leadership,” featuring Exchange leaders Jesse Martinez, Randy Ramirez and Elizabeth Colon.

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IT to Provide Tips for Associates to Stay Alert Online During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

By Robert Philpot / October 2, 2023 /

The IT Directorate always emphasizes vigilance online, whether you’re doing research for work or surfing the net at home. During October, which is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, IT will go further into the hows and whys of safeguarding your information on the web.

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Exchange Celebrates Contact Center Teams With Fun Activities for Customer Service Week

By Robert Philpot / October 2, 2023 /

The Exchange’s contact center teams spend most of their time resolving issues for MILITARY STAR® and eComm customers. But during this week, they’ll have some fun in addition to their regular duties,

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / September 29, 2023 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: 1962—The Exchange Plays a Supporting Role in a Key Civil-Rights Moment

By Robert Philpot / September 29, 2023 /

In September 1962, James Meredith, a 29-year-old Air Force Veteran, tried to become the first Black student to enroll at the University of Mississippi. After being barred twice from registering, he sought help from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s Legal Defense and Education Fund. He also received help from Attorney General…

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After 35 Years, Vice President of HR Support Jun King Prepares to Retire From the Exchange

By Robert Philpot / September 25, 2023 /

Jun King started at the Exchange as a part-time Burger King associate. She didn’t expect to stay with the Exchange as long as she did.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / September 22, 2023 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: Let’s Talk About the Elephants in Exchange History

By Robert Philpot / September 22, 2023 /

In honor of National Elephant Appreciation Day, here’s a brief look at some elephants that have played a role at the Exchange.

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JBER Bears Go Viral After Raiding Krispy Kreme Van and Chowing Down Outside Express

By Robert Philpot / September 21, 2023 /

A mother bear and one of her cubs have attracted national attention after they entered a Krispy Kreme van outside a Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Express and began scarfing doughnuts.

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