DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is inviting shoppers to celebrate its 123rd anniversary with special savings and promotions on July 25.
The Department of Defense’s largest retailer was established via General Orders No. 46 on July 25, 1895, and has been serving the military community ever since. Throughout its history, the Exchange has worked to improve the lives of Soldiers, Airmen and their families by serving as a lifeline to America. The Exchange provides tax-free goods and services at exclusive military pricing in store and online at ShopMyExchange.com.
As part of its anniversary celebration, Exchange shoppers can save on a variety of promotions, including:
- A free 16-ounce coffee at Express locations on July 25.
- $1.23 off combo meals at participating Exchange restaurants on July 25. (Coupon from the Exchange sales flier required.)
- On July 25, 15 percent off all Exchange restaurant purchases with MILITARY STAR®.
- $1.23 off Reel Time Theaters concession combos with coupon, found in the Exchange sales flier. Moviegoers can also save 10 percent on all Reel Time concession purchases with MILITARY STAR. July 27-29 only.
- Samsung 58-inch 4K Smart TVs for an incredible price of $399.
For the first time, honorably discharged Veterans can join in the Exchange’s anniversary celebration by visiting ShopMyExchange.com for online deals. On Veterans Day 2017, the Exchange welcomed home all who served honorably with a lifelong online military exchange shopping benefit.
“We want to celebrate our anniversary with those we serve—the best customers in the world,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “To thank our service members and their families for shopping the Exchange for the last 123 years, we’re offering some incredible deals, like a 4K Smart TV for under $400.”
The Exchange’s storied history includes investing 100 percent of earnings in military communities. About two-thirds of Exchange earnings are contributed to Quality-of-Life programs, such as Child Development Centers, Youth Programs and fitness centers on installations around the world. In the last 10 years, the Exchange has contributed more than $2.4 billion to these programs.
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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 61st-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.4 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http://www.shopmyexchange.com or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO.
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Media Notes:
For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Marisa Wolfe, 214-312-5111 or [email protected].
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