Robert Philpot

Chief Martinez Reflects on Family, Culture During Hispanic Heritage Month Presentation

By Robert Philpot / October 4, 2024 /

The Exchange senior enlisted advisor talked about how his family played a strong role in how he approached his military career and how he approaches his role at the Exchange.

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IT to Provide Advice on Keeping Data Safe During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

By Robert Philpot / October 3, 2024 /

During the month, the Exchange’s IT directorate will send weekly emails detailing a particular cybersecurity-related topic. Beginning with this overview, the Exchange Post will publish cybersecurity-related stories throughout the month.

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Exchanges Escape Major Damage, But Still Dealing With Hurricane Helene Aftermath

By Robert Philpot / September 30, 2024 /

Damage to Exchange facilities was limited to downed signs and missing ceiling tiles, but power outages and installation closures were still creating challenges for stores in Georgia and Florida.

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A Bass Pro Announcement, Hurricane Preparations and More

By Robert Philpot / September 27, 2024 /

Here’s a look at this week’s coverage.

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#FlashbackFriday: 2005—An SVP Reflects on His Great-Grandmother’s ‘Tortilla University’

By Robert Philpot / September 27, 2024 /

For National Hispanic Heritage Month, Flashback Friday looks back on the story of Javier Cerna, a 31-year Exchange associate who retired as senior vice president of Western Region in 2005.

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Exchanges in Southeastern U.S. Brace for Hurricane Helene’s Impact

By Robert Philpot / September 26, 2024 /

Exchanges in more than a half-dozen states were preparing Thursday for the effects of Hurricane Helene, which was projected to make landfall as a major hurricane Thursday evening in Florida’s Big Bend region.

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A Director/CEO Midyear Update, OPERATION: Call Out, Truck Drivers and More

By Robert Philpot / September 20, 2024 /

Here’s a look back at this week’s coverage.

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#FlashbackFriday: The Stories of Three Exchange Associates Who Had Been WWII POWs

By Robert Philpot / September 20, 2024 /

For National POW/MIA Recognition Day, #FlashbackFriday looks back on the stories of Guy Charland, William Yingst and Robert G. Glass, three past associates whose World War II stories go beyond their being prisoners of war.

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Exchange motor vehicle operator Scott Moore in the cab of his truck.

129 Years of Family Serving Family: Scott Moore, Motor Vehicle Operator, DDDC

By Robert Philpot / September 18, 2024 /

The Army Veteran has logged more than 2 million miles as an Exchange truck driver–and was a big part of Exchange support in New York City after the 9/11 attacks.

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The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / September 13, 2024 /

This week in the Exchange Post, the Employee Self Service site and the Schofield Barracks PX get new looks; special emphasis program ¡HOLA! has a new contest for National Hispanic Heritage Month; the Office of the General Counsel tells you why you should be concerned about waste and what to do about it; and a…

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