Robert Philpot

ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / June 28, 2024 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: Remembering Maj. Gen. Albin G. Wheeler, 1991-’93 Exchange Commander

By Robert Philpot / June 28, 2024 /

Wheeler, who was also AAFES-Europe commander from 1983 to 1983, passed away June 10.

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Retiring Europe/SWA Commander Col. Donnie Nowlin Looks Back on ‘Fascinating’ 3 Years With the Exchange

By Robert Philpot / June 27, 2024 /

As the region’s commander, Nowlin is responsible for nearly 4,300 associates in 25 countries across three continents, in more than 1,400 facilities that support half a million customers. That responsibility is drawing to a close as Nowlin prepares to retire from the Army this summer.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / June 21, 2024 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: 1994—The First Exchange-Operated Dental Office Opens

By Robert Philpot / June 21, 2024 /

Fairbanks Dental Clinic, which opened at what was then Fort Hood, increased convenience for military families who previously had to go off-post for routine care.

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33 Years of Giving Back: Retiring EVP/CMO Karen Cardin Reflects on Distinguished Exchange Career

By Robert Philpot / June 20, 2024 /

Ever since she joined the Exchange in 1991, Karen Cardin has had a lot of roles at the Exchange. But even before she joined, the Exchange played a lot of roles in her life.

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Chatting with the Chief: Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby Prepares to Bid Farewell

By Robert Philpot / June 18, 2024 /

The face of the Exchange looks back on his four years with the organization and looks ahead to a new chapter in his life.

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ICYMI: The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / June 7, 2024 /

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

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#FlashbackFriday: 1993—‘Granny Rambo’ returns from Somalia

By Robert Philpot / June 7, 2024 /

Pat Wood, the main store operations manager at Fort Hood at the time, earned the nickname “Granny Rambo” after she volunteered to the troubled East African country in February 1993.

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Exchange PRIDE, Allies Celebrate Inclusion at Dallas Pride Festival and Parade

By Robert Philpot / June 4, 2024 /

Exchange associates volunteered to work a booth at the festival, greeting military members, Veterans, family and friends of Veterans and participants interested in finding out more about the Exchange.

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