Chris Ward

DoorDash Service at Fort Carson Expands to Include Snacks, Drinks from Express Locations

By Chris Ward / September 2, 2022 /

FORT CARSON – Military shoppers can have snacks and drinks delivered on-demand as the Fort Carson Exchange has expanded its DoorDash service to include Express convenience stores. Snacks and drinks from the Express are available for delivery through DoorDash on post. “The Exchange looks for opportunities to improve the quality of life for all who live…

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Exchange Kicks Off College Football Season with Custom Trailer to Support Commanders’ Classic

By Chris Ward / August 29, 2022 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is going the extra yard this football season, rolling out a new custom trailer for the annual Army vs. Air Force matchup scheduled for Nov. 5 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Exchange is a supporter of Army West Point Sports and Air Force…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Celebrates 127 Years of Serving Those Who Serve

By Chris Ward / July 25, 2022 /

DALLAS – Since 1895, Warfighters and their families have counted on the Army & Air Force Exchange Service to improve their Quality of Life—no matter where they have served. Today, the Exchange, which offers tax-free goods and services at more than 4,900 facilities on Army, Air Force and Space Force installations worldwide, is the Department…

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School Meal Program

Universal Free School Lunch Ending June 30

By Chris Ward / June 1, 2022 /

DALLAS – As USDA child nutrition COVID-19 waivers expire on June 30, free school lunches at Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools outside the continental United States will end once the 2022-23 school year begins. During the COVID-19 pandemic, students enrolled at DoDEA schools received free reimbursable meals through the Student Meal Program operated…

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Exchange Shoppers Can Score $25,000 in Gaming Gear with Monster Energy Sweepstakes

By Chris Ward / May 10, 2022 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers can elevate their gaming to the next level as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Monster Energy are giving away more than $25,000 in gaming equipment. Through May 31, authorized shoppers can visit ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes and enter the Monster Gaming Lounge sweepstakes for a shot at one of 30 prize…

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Fort Polk Express Gas 1 Station Now Offering TOP TIER™-Certified Valero Fuel

By Chris Ward / March 31, 2022 /

FORT POLK – TOP TIER™-certified branded fuel is now available at Fort Polk’s Express 1 gas station.  Drivers can now fill up with Valero fuel at the Express I gas station and the station has received updated signing and pumps and a new canopy identical to those at Valero’s gas stations outside the gate. “The…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Salutes Vietnam Veterans with Special Truck Design

By Chris Ward / March 14, 2022 /

DALLAS – In recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is rolling out three tractor-trailers with a message to those that served during that era: “Thank you for your service to our Nation.” “The American public didn’t understand the sacrifices of Vietnam War Veterans, and…

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Exchange Provides Free Movies for Military Members at Installations Lacking Theaters

By Chris Ward / February 14, 2022 /

DALLAS – As part of its longstanding commitment to bring movies to Warfighters wherever they are called to serve, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has launched a new program to provide movies to those installations not located near a theater. The new service replaces the VHS program that launched at Army and Air…

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Military Community Can Receive 10% Off Tax Preparation Through Army & Air Force Exchange Service and H&R Block

By Chris Ward / February 9, 2022 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is taking the stress and worry out of filing taxes 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 and online. In addition to the discount, H&R Block at the Exchange…

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Exchange, United Artists to Offer Free Screenings of ‘Dog’ to Select Military Communities

By Chris Ward / February 8, 2022 /

DALLAS – Service members, military families and retirees can fetch a free advance screening of United Artists’ “Dog,” starring Channing Tatum and Lulu, a Belgian Malinois dog, at Reel Time Theaters on select military installations on Feb. 12. The following military communities will get to see a special advance screening of the movie nearly a…

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