DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is kicking off the 23rd year of its You Made the Grade Program, which rewards military students who earn good grades.
Military kids in first through 12th grades, including homeschool students, can bring their military ID and report card with a B average or higher to their local Exchange customer service area each grading period for prizes.
Students with straight A’s will receive a $20 Exchange gift card while students with a B average will receive a $10 Exchange gift card. Both will receive an Exchange coupon sheet, including:
- Free small fountain drink, frozen drink, or Revolution Tea
- Free kid’s haircut at The Barber Shop, Hair Studios, or Stylique beauty salons
- Free kid’s meal at a participating Exchange restaurant ($6.50 or less)
- Free combo meal at a participating Exchange restaurant ($10 or less)
- $5 shopping coupon at Exchange mall concessions or kiosks
- 10% off any pair of headphones (excluding Apple and Beats)
- 10% off apparel and footwear
“Military students face unique challenges such as frequent moves, parental deployments and changing schools,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “The Exchange is honored to salute our youngest heroes for their hard work in the classroom while staying resilient.”
Additionally, students who participate in the You Made the Grade program can enter a worldwide sweepstakes twice a year for a chance to win a $2,000, $1,500 or $500 Exchange gift card. Drawings take place in December and June.
To enter, students can complete the form on the back of the gift card reward sleeve and mail it to:
You Made the Grade
PO Box 227398
Dallas, TX 75222-7398
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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 $3.5 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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Media Notes:
For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Travis Day, 214-312-3534 or [email protected].
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