Chris Ward

Exchange to Honor Ambassador Robert ‘Bud’ McFarlane with Inaugural Quality-of-Life Force Multiplier Award

By Chris Ward / December 8, 2021 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will honor former U.S. National Security Advisor Robert “Bud” McFarlane with its inaugural Quality-of-Life Force Multiplier Award on Dec. 11 during an on-field presentation at the 122nd Army-Navy Game. “As a Naval Academy graduate, Marine, combat veteran, White House Fellow, respected diplomat and Cold War strategist,…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Dishing Up Deals from Thanksgiving through Cyber Week

By Chris Ward / November 16, 2021 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers can start their shopping online with a buffet of savings on Thanksgiving Day and then feast on Black Friday deals bright and early Nov. 26 with online bargains beginning at midnight and stores worldwide opening at 8 a.m. “The savings, deals and giveaways will be rolling out starting online on Thanksgiving…

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Santa’s Going Virtual for Military Children as Exchange Teams with Zuhoo

By Chris Ward / November 9, 2021 /

DALLAS –Santa will be making the rounds virtually this holiday season with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Zuhoo. Zuhoo provides a virtual platform for military families to chat with Santa and Mrs. Claus from the comfort of their own home. Families can choose from a list of diverse Clauses who speak English,…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Recognize America’s Heroes with Coins on Veterans Day

By Chris Ward / November 2, 2021 /

DALLAS – In honor of Veterans Day, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will be handing out free challenge coins to those who selflessly served our Nation. For the second year in a row, Exchange stores will distribute limited-edition challenge coins to Veterans on Nov. 11. “The Exchange is eternally grateful to the brave…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Welcomes First Panera Bread with Ribbon-Cutting at Fort Campbell

By Chris Ward / October 27, 2021 /

FORT CAMPBELL – Soldiers and their families at Fort Campbell are enjoying unique tastes of home as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service opened the first Panera Bread location on an Army or Air Force installation. Fort Campbell Garrison Commander Col. Andrew Jordan cut the ribbon and welcomed the community to a fresh bakery…

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DoD, Coast Guard Civilians, Retirees Can Now Shop Army & Air Force Exchange Service Online

By Chris Ward / October 27, 2021 /

DALLAS – More than 500,000 Department of Defense and Coast Guard civilians and retirees now have access to the largest Exchange in the world, tax free, at ShopMyExchange.com. DoD and Coast Guard civilians were granted in-store shopping access May 1 after a change in DoD policy. To authenticate active and retired DoD and Coast Guard…

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Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy Heading to Exchanges in Oklahoma and Texas

By Chris Ward / October 6, 2021 /

DALLAS – Oct. 8 through Nov. 1, Army and Air Force football fans will have an opportunity to get an up-close view of the Commander-in-Chief’s trophy as it visits Army & Air Force Exchange stores throughout Oklahoma and Texas as part of the Exchange’s participation in the Lockheed Martin Commanders’ Classic presented by USAA. The…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Launches 12 Weeks of Black Friday Deals for Holiday Shopping

By Chris Ward / August 31, 2021 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers looking for Black Friday savings but not the typical crowds can take advantage of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s 12 Weeks of Black Friday Deals. From Sept. 3 through Nov. 24, shoppers will find Black Friday prices in-store and at ShopMyExchange.com on electronics, clothing, jewelry, sporting goods and more.…

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EXCHANGE AND COMCAST NBCUNIVERSAL TEAM UP TO PROVIDE SERVICE MEMBERS WITH FREE STREAMING OF THE TOKYO PARALYMPIC GAMES

By Chris Ward / August 18, 2021 /

DALLAS AND NEW YORK – The Exchange and Comcast NBCUniversal announced today that U.S. service members and honorably discharged Veterans worldwide will be able to stream NBCUniversal’s record coverage of the Tokyo Paralympic Games from their personal devices and computers through ShopMyExchange.com. This marks the third time the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has…

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Military Students Overseas to Continue Receiving Free School Meals

By Chris Ward / July 28, 2021 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), will continue to serve free meals to all students enrolled at DoDEA schools overseas. “The USDA recently extended a waiver to the DoD School Food Authorities, operated by the Army &…

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