Doug Brodess

You Made the Grade Poster

Good Grades Pay Off for Military Kids with Exchange’s You Made the Grade Program

By Doug Brodess / October 23, 2018 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade program is rewarding military students who excel in the classroom during the 2018-19 school year. Through You Made the Grade, first- through 12th-graders, including homeschooled students, with a B average or higher are eligible to receive a $5 Exchange gift card every…

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Run your toughest stains by us

Cleaning Up! Exchange Giving Away Washer, Dryer in P&G Tough Mudder Sweepstakes

By Doug Brodess / October 16, 2018 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving military shoppers a chance to clean up with a new washer and dryer in the P&G Tough Mudder sweepstakes. From Oct. 17 through Nov. 15, authorized shoppers can visit ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes to share a photo of a challenging stain and be entered for a chance…

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October is Energy Action Month

Exchange Helps Military Shoppers Save During Energy Action Month

By Doug Brodess / October 4, 2018 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping Soldiers, Airmen and their families save energy—and money—during October’s National Energy Action Month. The Exchange offers a wide selection of energy-efficient products, from appliances to light bulbs, to help military shoppers conserve energy and reduce their monthly electric bills. From Oct. 5 to 11,…

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Meet Roy Montez, your BEFIT ambassador

Focus on Fitness: Meet the Exchange’s New BE FIT Ambassador

By Doug Brodess / September 26, 2018 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is stepping up their efforts to motivate Soldiers, Airmen and their families to live active and healthy lives through their BE FIT initiative. Roy Montez, the Exchange’s new BE FIT ambassador, brings a personal touch to promoting readiness and resiliency through Exchange products and restaurants. Montez…

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Fort Huachuca Exchange Celebrates $8 Million Upgrade

Fort Huachuca Exchange Celebrates $8 Million Upgrade

By Doug Brodess / September 6, 2018 /

FORT HUACHUCA – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service unveiled its first major upgrade at Fort Huachuca in more than 30 years with the grand reopening of the Exchange’s shopping center. Maj. Gen. Robert Walters Jr., Commanding General of U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence and Fort Huachuca; Exchange Western Region Senior Vice President…

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Rockstar Destiny 2 Sweepstakes

Game On! PS4 Pro, ‘Destiny 2’ Up For Grabs in Latest Exchange Sweepstakes

By Doug Brodess / September 5, 2018 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering military shoppers a chance to up their game with the Rockstar & Exchange Destiny 2 Sweepstakes. Four grand-prize winners will each receive a PlayStation 4 Pro video game console and the new “Destiny 2: Forsaken” video game, valued at almost $460. Thirty second-prize winners…

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Fee Free Layaway

It’s Back! Exchange Offering Fee-Free Layaway for the Holidays

By Doug Brodess / September 4, 2018 /

DALLAS — Budget-minded service members, families and retirees can kick off their holiday shopping early by taking advantage of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s fee-free layaway. The Exchange will waive the $3 service fee for items of $25 or more–including toys and bikes— that are placed on layaway starting Sept. 1 and paid…

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Win a College Scholarship in the Rewards of Caring Essay Contest

Military Kids Can Win $20,000 In College Scholarships from Exchange, Unilever

By Doug Brodess / August 29, 2018 /

DALLAS – Military students who shine in the classroom and serve their communities can earn cash for college by sharing their stories in an essay contest sponsored by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Unilever. Four winners of the Rewards of Caring scholarship contest will each receive a $5,000 scholarship. Military students can…

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Exchange Community Hub

Soldiers, Airmen Connect to Military Communities With ShopMyExchange.Com’s New Hub Page

By Doug Brodess / August 23, 2018 /

DALLAS – To keep Soldiers, Airmen and military families connected to their communities, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has debuted a resource page on ShopMyExchange.com with up-to-date information on installation-wide events and programs in their area. The Hub, at www.ShopMyExchange.com/Community, provides information on events and specials at local Exchanges and commissaries, Morale, Welfare…

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Nerf Fest at the Exchange

Exchange Strengthens Connections with Military Community Through In-Store Events

By Doug Brodess / August 21, 2018 /

DALLAS – Throughout the year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service hosts in-store events to build relationships and nurture a sense of belonging for Soldiers, Airmen, retirees and their families. “More than 85 percent of Exchange associates are personally connected to the military,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange senior enlisted…

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