Chris Ward

Military Exchanges Join Forces at Electronics Expo

By Chris Ward / August 22, 2023 /

DALLAS – For the fifth straight year, the four military exchanges are synching up to learn about the latest electronics, ensuring Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines, Guardians and Coast Guard members have the brands and products they deserve ahead of the holiday selling season. Approximately 270 managers and associates from the Army & Air Force Exchange…

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Diners Using MILITARY STAR at Exchange Restaurants Can Win $15,000 in Prizes

By Chris Ward / August 15, 2023 /

DALLAS – MILITARY STAR® cardholders can stop by their nearest Army & Air Force Exchange Service restaurant to eat, save and win during a special sweepstakes, sponsored by Subway. Through Aug. 31, cardholders who make a purchase from participating Exchange restaurants using their MILITARY STAR card will automatically be entered to win one of 15…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Army to Launch Soldier For Life Apparel

By Chris Ward / August 7, 2023 /

DALLAS – Soldiers For Life can now wear their service with pride with official U.S. Army apparel coming soon to Army & Air Force Exchange Service PXs. This month, 30 PXs in the United States, Europe and the Pacific will offer polos, T-shirts and caps sporting the Army’s Soldier For Life logo. The apparel will…

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Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families can get extra help budgeting for major purchases thanks to MILITARY STAR® card Pay Your Way plans.

Military Shoppers Can Budget Smarter With MILITARY STAR Pay Your Way Plans

By Chris Ward / August 3, 2023 /

DALLAS – Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families can get extra help budgeting for major purchases thanks to MILITARY STAR® card Pay Your Way plans. Using the plans, military shoppers can buy now and pay later, with fixed monthly payments at a reduced APR of 9.99%. Payments are available at three price tiers: 36 months…

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Electronics Eligible for Back-to-School Layaway at the Exchange for Limited Time

By Chris Ward / July 12, 2023 /

DALLAS – To help military families stay on budget while preparing for the school year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering limited time layaway on electronics through Sept. 1. Computers, notebooks, iPads, tablets and other electronics that support educational excellence are not usually eligible for the Exchange layaway program, but service members…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Offers Major Appliances Through The Home Depot—Tax Free

By Chris Ward / May 18, 2023 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers in the continental United States, Oahu, Hawaii and Puerto Rico can purchase major appliances tax-free from The Home Depot and schedule best-in-class delivery and installation through a collaborative effort with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. Customers can shop The Home Depot’s branded online page at ShopMyExchange.com. Major appliance showrooms…

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Exchanges Focus on Sourcing American-Made Products with Call for Vendor Submissions May 1 to 15

By Chris Ward / May 2, 2023 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Marine Corps Exchange and Coast Guard Exchange are once again collaborating on a nationwide initiative to source American-made products for their store shelves. The military exchanges have an ongoing commitment to bring more American-made products into their retail stores while enhancing a wide-ranging assortment of categories…

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Exchange’s Spring Look Book is Blossoming with Savings

By Chris Ward / April 6, 2023 /

DALLAS – Spring has sprung, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering military shoppers the hottest looks, fashions and trends at tax-free, military-exclusive pricing with its Spring Look Book. The digital guide highlights spring’s best looks from name brands including Free People, Lucky Brand, Michael Kors, The North Face, Columbia, Kuhl, Under…

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Exchange and H&R Block Offering Military Community 10% Off Tax Preparation

Exchange and H&R Block Offering Military Community 10% Off Tax Preparation

By Chris Ward / February 27, 2023 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering the military community a stress-free tax season by teaming with H&R Block to provide tax preparation services to military members and their families at a 10% discount at select locations worldwide. In addition to the discount, H&R Block at the Exchange is offering: A…

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Military Communities Enjoy Self-Serve Convenience with Exchange Micro Markets

By Chris Ward / February 13, 2023 /

DALLAS – Service members without easy access to an Exchange or Express can still fuel up with better-for-you meals and snacks at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s more than 230 micro markets. Micro markets are fully automated self-serve stores located near Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and Department of Defense civilians working unusual hours or…

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