Month: November 2017

Veterans flocking to confirm online exchange shopping eligibility

By Chris Ward / November 6, 2017 /

DALLAS – Excitement about the first expansion of military exchange benefits in 27 years continues to grow as nearly a quarter of a million Veterans have verified their eligibility to shop through the Veterans online shopping benefit since the verification site for the Marine Corps Exchange, Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Navy Exchange and…

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Tampa Bay Times: Online expansion opens military exchange to another 240,000 shoppers in Tampa Bay area

By Marisa Conner / November 6, 2017 /

TAMPA — Military exchanges like the one at MacDill Air Force Base have long offered big savings to active-duty troops, military retirees and their families. Starting Saturday, Veterans Day, deals like 25 percent off on watches, 30 percent off smokers and $70 off an HP laptop will be available to a whole lot more people…

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Military.com: About 250,000 Veterans Sign Up for New Exchange Benefit

By Marisa Conner / November 6, 2017 /

About 250,000 people have registered for a new benefit from the military exchanges that allows all honorably discharged veterans to shop online, officials with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) said Monday. In the past, exchange access — both online and at brick-and-mortar stores on military bases worldwide — has been reserved for…

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Exchange Wants to Hear Your Favorite Holiday Story

By Chris Ward / November 3, 2017 /

DALLAS – The holidays evoke fond memories of family gatherings, delicious food and fun. Those memories could be worth $1,000 in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s latest contest. Through Dec. 25, authorized shoppers 18 years old or older can submit an essay of 500 words or less about one of their favorite holiday…

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Palm Beach Post: Tax-free holiday for life? Yes for 91K veterans in Palm Beach County

By Marisa Conner / November 2, 2017 /

More than 91,000 Palm Beach County residents are getting a tax-free holiday starting on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11. But this is no mere weekend pass. They and 21 million other veterans around the country are getting tax-free shopping for life — the trick is knowing about it and registering. One veteran who has already taken…

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Exchange Honors Military Service with Veterans Day Savings Nov. 10-16

By Marisa Conner / November 2, 2017 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will salute American service members this Veterans Day with one of its biggest sales ever. From Nov. 10 to 16, all authorized Exchange shoppers can enjoy military-exclusive savings on electronics, apparel, appliances and more. Savings include: $1,300 off a Family Hub French door refrigerator with Wi-Fi-enabled…

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Army Times: Exchanges offer new online benefit for vets starting Nov. 11

By Marisa Conner / November 1, 2017 /

The military exchanges have been ramping up their stock and shoring up their websites’ capability as they prepare to launch the Veterans Online Shopping Benefit on Nov. 11, potentially opening up their online, tax-free stores to millions of new customers. “We’re trying to cram thousands of products online as quickly as possible,” said Capt. Bruce…

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