Events

Military families can visit select PXs and BXs to participate in free, interactive events each Saturday from Sept. 13 through Nov. 1. Families can visit the Exchange’s community Hub to find participating locations or check out their local Exchange’s social media pages.

Fall into Fun: Exchange Hosts Weekly Playtime Events for Military Children

By Teonja Tatum / September 9, 2025 /

DALLAS – Fall just got a lot cooler. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is kicking off the season with free in-store events on Saturdays for military children. Military families can visit select PXs and BXs to participate in free, interactive events each Saturday from Sept. 13 through Nov. 1. Families can visit the…

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Vietnam Veterans Receive Long Overdue Honor, Gratitude at PX and BX Ceremonies

By Zach Wright / March 29, 2024 /

DALLAS – On March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, PXs and BXs around the world hosted special ceremonies to salute the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans. The ceremonies celebrated all Veterans who served on active duty in the Armed Forces any time from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, regardless of…

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Retired Naval Chief Petty Officer Patricia Brooks received a once-in-a-lifetime surprise in having her MILITARY STAR card balance paid in full at the Exchange as part of the Your Holiday Bill Is on Us sweepstakes.

Paid In Full! Retired Sailor Receives Surprise of a Lifetime at the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Exchange

By Zach Wright / March 21, 2024 /

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS – Retired Naval Chief Petty Officer Patricia Brooks received a once-in-a-lifetime surprise when she was told her entire MILITARY STAR® card balance would be paid off with the 10th annual Your Holiday Bill Is on Us Sweepstakes. Brooks, who was randomly selected as a grand-prize winner in the Exchange Credit Program’s sweepstakes,…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Recognize, Thank Vietnam Veterans with Pinning Ceremonies

By Marisa Conner / March 19, 2024 /

DALLAS – On behalf of a grateful nation, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will present Vietnam Veterans with a complimentary lapel pin at PXs and BXs around the world in special pinning ceremonies on or around National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The Exchange, in partnership with The United States of America Vietnam War…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service To Offer Screenings of TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR Concert Film to Military Communities

By Keiana Holleman / October 13, 2023 /

DALLAS – Service members, military families and retirees can take in a showing of Taylor Swift |The Eras Tour concert film at all the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Reel Time Theaters beginning at 6 p.m. local time on Oct. 13. In partnership with Horizon Distribution and the Exchange,* military moviegoers can enjoy the…

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Vietnam Veterans Honored at Pinning Ceremonies at PXs, BXs around the Globe

By Marisa Conner / March 29, 2022 /

DALLAS – In honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service honored Vietnam Veterans at more than 150 of its locations worldwide. Vietnam Veterans were invited to attend the events at their nearest PX or BX and receive a complimentary lapel pin as a token of…

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Honoring Vietnam Veterans: Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Host Pinning Ceremonies March 29

By Marisa Conner / March 22, 2022 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will honor Vietnam Veterans during pinning ceremonies at PXs and BXs around the world on March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The Exchange has partnered with The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to provide free commemorative lapel pins to Veterans who served on…

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Exchange Giving Away $8,000 in Prizes to Celebrate Month of the Military Child

By Marisa Conner / April 1, 2021 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is saluting military kids throughout April, the Month of the Military Child, with 16 sweepstakes giving shoppers a chance to win the latest games and toys, as well as Exchange gift cards. “The Exchange is proud of the resiliency of military children, and these sweepstakes celebrate…

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Military Kids Can Join the Fun with Four Exchange Month of the Military Child Online Contests

By Marisa Conner / March 31, 2021 /

DALLAS – Military kids around the world can show off their creative sides with four online contests from the Exchange to celebrate the Month of the Military Child. The contests begin April 2 and run for a week each throughout April: Disney tea party placemat-decorating contest – April 2-8, military kids can download a tea…

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They Serve Too! Army & Air Force Exchange Service Celebrates Month of the Military Child in April

By Marisa Conner / March 30, 2021 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is committed to making life better for military communities—including our youngest heroes. The Exchange is celebrating the 2021 Month of the Military Child with virtual events, activities, games and giveaways throughout April. “Military children are often likened to dandelions because they blossom wherever they land,” said…

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