DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade program is rewarding military students who excel in the classroom during the 2018-19 school year.
Through You Made the Grade, first- through 12th-graders, including homeschooled students, with a B average or higher are eligible to receive a $5 Exchange gift card every grading period during the 2018-19 school year. Students can also to enter the worldwide sweepstakes to win a $2,000, $1,500 or $500 Exchange gift card.
To receive a $5 Exchange gift card, students must present a valid military I.D. and proof of a B average or higher during any 2018-19 school year grading period at their local Exchange’s customer service area.
As military families transition from one duty station to another, children often attend many different schools. According to Department of Defense Education Activity studies, the average child in a military family will move six to nine times during a school career— three times more often than non-military families.
“Military students encounter obstacles related to their family’s frequent moves and changing surroundings,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange Senior Enlisted Advisor. “The Exchange appreciates the sacrifices military students make. It’s an honor to celebrate their achievements in the classroom.”
Since February 2000, the Exchange’s You Made the Grade program, has rewarded nearly 200 military students for their academic achievements through prizes worth $540,000.
The You Made the Grade sweepstakes entry forms are on the back of the gift card carrier sleeve. Students can send completed forms to:
You Made the Grade
PO Box 227398
Dallas, TX 75222-7398
Students can submit one sweepstakes entry per grading period, with drawings held the end of June and December.
Facebook Friendly Version: Through the Exchange’s You Made the Grade program, first- through 12th-graders with a B average or higher are eligible to receive a $5 Exchange gift card every grading period of the 2018-19 school year. Military students can also enter a worldwide sweepstakes for a chance to win a $2,000, $1,500 or $500 Exchange gift card. Read more: https://bit.ly/2PhuOxN
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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. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. 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:
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