Robert Philpot

From No Electricity to Three Stars: A Q&A With Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg

By Robert Philpot / January 25, 2024 /

DALLAS – On April 27, Fort Lee was renamed Fort Gregg-Adams, in honor of Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg and Lt. Col. Charity Adams, two barrier-breaking Black Army officers who excelled in sustainment operations. For Gregg, it was meaningful recognition that brought his professional journey full circle: As a young officer, he served at the…

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Sweet Support: Exchange Ships Nearly 200,000 Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to Troops Overseas

By Robert Philpot / February 2, 2022 /

DALLAS – It’s Girl Scout Cookie season, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is continuing its longstanding support of Girl Scout troops by shipping nearly 200,000 boxes to Europe and the Pacific. “For more than 20 years, the Exchange has provided a taste of home by shipping Girl Scout Cookies to locations outside…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Remains Committed to Sustainability

By Robert Philpot / October 25, 2021 /

DALLAS – October is Energy Action Month, but for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, energy conservation is year-round—and it’s just one part of the Exchange’s commitment to sustainability. “The Exchange is committed to reducing electricity and water use, as well as increasing recycling and marketing sustainable products,” said Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby,…

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Exchange Gives Shoppers Savings Power During Energy Action Month

By Robert Philpot / October 4, 2021 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will provide extra savings on energy-efficient products during October, which is Energy Action Month. Shoppers can find deals on energy-saving products in Exchange stores and online at ShopMyExchange.com/energy. Savings include: Up to $300 off on select Samsung energy-saving appliances 20% off select Procter & Gamble high-efficiency…

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ShopMyExchange.com Turns 25! Here’s What’s Ahead for Military Shoppers

By Robert Philpot / August 4, 2021 /

DALLAS – On July 15, 1996, when “Independence Day” ruled the box office and “California Love” dominated the pop charts, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service debuted its website, then known as www.aafes.com. The site has evolved into today’s ShopMyExchange.com, offering millions of name-brand products—tax-free with military-exclusive pricing—and emphasizing convenience for military shoppers, including…

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