DALLAS – Members of the public can show support for service members and their families this Fourth of July by sending gift cards from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s website, ShopMyExchange.com.
The Exchange offers two types of gift cards. E-gift cards may be redeemed online only at ShopMyExchange.com. Physical gift cards can be used at any Army, Air Force, Navy or Marine Corps exchange, including contingency locations in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as at ShopMyExchange.com, MyNavyExchange.com and ShopCGX.com.
Military shoppers may use the gift cards to purchase snacks, electronics, books, clothing and more.
“Anyone—including civilians—can give an Exchange gift card to the service members, retirees and Veterans in their lives as a gesture of appreciation,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “Exchange gift cards are an affordable and easy way to thank Warfighters who sacrifice every day to protect our freedoms.”
Veterans who have signed up for their lifelong Exchange online benefit can also use gift cards to shop the online exchanges. Veterans can verify their eligibility at ShopMyExchange.com/Vets.
Civilians can purchase gift cards ranging from $10 to $500 addressed to a specific Soldier, Airman, Sailor, Marine, retiree or Veteran by visiting ShopMyExchange.com and clicking “Purchase Gift Cards” at the bottom of the page. Authorized shoppers can also purchase gift cards through their ShopMyExchange.com accounts.
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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 $2.3 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:
For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Alexandra Pirkle, 214-312-2143, or [email protected].
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