DALLAS – Military shoppers with a memorable holiday moment to share can win $1,800 in Army & Air Force Exchange Service gift cards in the Mars-Wrigley Christmas Storybook Essay Contest.
To enter, authorized shoppers 18 and older can submit an essay about their favorite holiday memory at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes by Dec. 25. The grand-prize winner will receive a $1,000 Exchange gift card, while the runner-up will win a $500 gift card. Third place will receive a $300 gift card.
“The Exchange is honored to give Warfighters and their families a chance to win great prizes by sharing their most treasured holiday memories,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. “This contest provides a platform for the worldwide military community to be heard and celebrated.”
Honorably discharged Veterans and Department of Defense civilians with shopping privileges can enter, too. No purchase is necessary to win, and contestants need not be present to win. Winners will be selected on or about Jan. 3.
Facebook-friendly version: What’s your favorite holiday memory? You can share your story for a chance to win $1,800 in Exchange gift cards! Submit your funny, touching, zany and most memorable stories in the Mars-Wrigley Christmas Storybook Essay Contest now through Dec. 25. Read more: https://wp.me/p9Q7PG-1U0.
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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians 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 54th-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.4 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. 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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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Keiana Holleman, 214-312-6514 or [email protected].
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