Robert Philpot

How Not to Take the Bait When Phishing Happens

By Robert Philpot / October 22, 2024 /

Even the most diligent of us can fall for a phishing scam. Learn how to recognize the signs of phishing and the methods involved.

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A Message of Strength, Resilience After a Hurricane and More

By Robert Philpot / October 18, 2024 /

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

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1963 photo of Richard Drew, who has a prosthetic left arm, working under the hood of a car.

#FlashbackFriday: Since at Least 1941, the Exchange Has Employed Associates With Disabilities

By Robert Philpot / October 18, 2024 /

The roots of National Disability Employment Awareness Month date to 1945. The Exchange was hiring associates with disabilities before that.

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How to Create a Strong Password and How to Use Multifactor Authentication

By Robert Philpot / October 17, 2024 /

And there’s more to diligent password practice than just picking a password.

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Customers form a line outside the Patrick Space Force Base Express after Hurricane Milton.

Patrick SFB Express Reopens After Hurricane Milton; Other South Florida Exchanges Back to Normal Operations

By Robert Philpot / October 16, 2024 /

Hurricane Milton affected a half-dozen Exchanges in south Florida–at least one of which was still recovering from Hurricane Helene.

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Naheem Hudson, JBSA-Randolph

By Robert Philpot / October 16, 2024 /

Hudson comes from a military family and will uphold the tradition: He has been selected to serve as a Naval Intelligence Officer, and Oct. 18 will be his last day at the Exchange.

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Guest Speaker Tells Compelling Story of His Complex Journey Toward Coming Out

By Robert Philpot / October 15, 2024 /

One Friday night in the fall of 1994, Sean Baugh, then an Oklahoma Baptist University student was violently assaulted by two men in one of the city’s largest parks. Suffering dislocated hips, Baugh managed to drag himself out of a ravine and a car stopped to help him. A crowd began to gather. One of…

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Photos of damage from Hurricane Milton at Patrick Space Force Base Express.

Patrick SFB Express Suffers Damage, but Florida Exchanges Mostly Appear to Have Escaped Hurricane Milton’s Wrath

By Robert Philpot / October 10, 2024 /

A waterspout spawned by Hurricane Milton touched down near the Patrick Space Force Base Express, causing major roof damage. But early indications are that most Exchange on the Florida peninsula escaped the worst of the storm.

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A Hispanic Heritage Month Talk, Hurricane Helene Aftermath and More

By Robert Philpot / October 4, 2024 /

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

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Last Call: Deadline is Oct. 9 for Exchange’s 130th Anniversary Logo Contest

By Robert Philpot / October 4, 2024 /

The Exchange is inviting associates to create a logo commemorating a historic milestone. The winning logo will be used in marketing, print and digital media and other communication channels throughout 2025.

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