Robert Philpot

IT, eComm Teams Add Speed, Convenience With ShopMyExchange.com Search Engine Upgrade

By Robert Philpot / August 7, 2023 /

The Exchange’s eCommerce and IT teams launched an upgraded search engine on ShopMyExchange.com. Although the search engine doesn’t look that different, customers see faster and more search-specific results, with an autocomplete function providing additional search suggestions. “Customers will get to the product that they’re looking for as quickly as possible,” said Bill Reynolds Jr., vice…

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / August 4, 2023 /

This week in the Exchange Post, HR begins posting job vacancies for pay bands 3-2 through 4-3 to give associates greater control over their careers; the Minot BX team takes Exchange history to the streets; two new dining options join the Camp Ripley lineup; a 10-year Army Veteran and 30-year associate tells his #FamilyServingFamily story;…

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Flashback Friday: The White Sands Missile Range Exchange and Its Links to the Nuclear and Space Age

By Robert Philpot / August 4, 2023 /

The movie “Oppenheimer,” and the approaching anniversaries of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb explosions, inspired this look back at the White Sands Missile Range Exchange. Although it opened after World War II, the Exchange’s location connects it to nuclear-age history. The facility was set up around 1949 as a “satellite” Exchange, according to a…

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / July 28, 2023 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: 2010—The Exchange Debuts a New Brand

By Robert Philpot / July 28, 2023 /

You may have heard this week about a certain social media site’s rebranding, which inspires this look back at the Exchange’s own brand, which debuted nearly 13 years ago. On Sept. 17, 2010, a 77,000-square-foot main store opened at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. Customers liked the store’s wide aisles and sleek design, and…

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Now on Flickr (Update): More Than 1,000 Photos From Exchange 128th Anniversary Celebrations

By Robert Philpot / July 27, 2023 /

That’s not just a record for Exchange anniversary photos, it’s close to doubling the previous record.

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128 Years of Family Serving Family: Emily Zarsk, HQ

By Robert Philpot / July 25, 2023 /

The social media analyst has been with the Exchange since 2016, but her history with the Exchange goes back to her childhood.

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Exchange Celebrates 128 Years of Serving Military Community

By Robert Philpot / July 25, 2023 /

On July 25, the Exchange celebrates 128 years of service to Warfighters and their families. From humble beginnings, the organization has grown into the Department of Defense’s largest retailer.

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Exchanges Worldwide to Hold Events Commemorating National Hire a Veteran Day

By Robert Philpot / July 24, 2023 /

Scores of Exchanges and distribution centers worldwide will hold events July 25 for National Hire a Veteran Day, which dovetails with the Exchange’s dedication to employing Veterans and coincides with the Exchange’s 128th anniversary.

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Finishing Up His Plate: VP of Food Darrin McCready Set to Retire After 31 Years—and Four Continents

By Robert Philpot / July 24, 2023 /

After he graduated from the University of Louisiana-Monroe in 1991, Darrin McCready sent an info letter and résumé to the Exchange. But then he took a closer look at the job description and got cold feet. “When I saw all the things it entailed and the international travel, I got a little skittish and didn’t…

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