Robert Philpot
In September 1962, James Meredith, a 29-year-old Air Force Veteran, tried to become the first Black student to enroll at the University of Mississippi. After being barred twice from registering, he sought help from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s Legal Defense and Education Fund. He also received help from Attorney General…
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Jun King started at the Exchange as a part-time Burger King associate. She didn’t expect to stay with the Exchange as long as she did.
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In honor of National Elephant Appreciation Day, here’s a brief look at some elephants that have played a role at the Exchange.
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A mother bear and one of her cubs have attracted national attention after they entered a Krispy Kreme van outside a Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Express and began scarfing doughnuts.
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Send us photos of how your store is celebrating and we’ll include the photos in a special Flickr album.
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On Sept. 18, Exchanges worldwide celebrate the 76th birthday of the U.S. Air Force. And we want to see how you’re honoring Airmen.
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National POW/MIA Recognition Day falls on the third Friday of September, honoring those who were prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action. Exchanges worldwide are remembering the day with commemorative displays. At Exchange headquarters, Special Emphasis Program HEROES set a table for six (shown above) in the Exchange Headquarters cafeteria. HEROES began…
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