DALLAS – This season, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is inviting shoppers to spread cheer by sharing their most memorable holiday moments for a chance to win big in the Mars Holiday Storybook Essay Contest.
From Oct. 31 through Dec. 25, authorized Exchange shoppers can submit an original essay in English—500 words or fewer—about a favorite childhood or recent holiday memory. Entries must be emailed to [email protected] with “Favorite Holiday Story” on the subject line.
Three winners will each receive a $1,000 Exchange gift card, with winners to be announced no later than Feb. 13.
“Every holiday season brings stories that connect us,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “Through this contest, the Exchange is honored to celebrate those moments of joy and give Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families a chance to win great prizes for sharing their stories.”
No purchase is necessary to enter. Department of War and Coast Guard civilians and honorably discharged Veterans who have confirmed their eligibility to shop online may also enter. Veterans can visit https://aafes.media/paveterans to learn more about their shopping benefit. DoD civilians can visit https://aafes.media/cacbenefitspa.
For full sweepstakes rules, visit ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes.
Social-media-friendly version: The Exchange wants to hear your favorite holiday memories! Submit your most cherished story from Oct. 31 through Dec. 25 for a chance to win a share of $3,000 in prizes during the Mars Holiday Storybook Essay Contest. Learn more: https://wp.me/p9Q7PG-35B
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Media Notes:
For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact SSgt. Marco Gomez at or [email protected].
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