Julie Mitchell

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ShopMyExchange.com Launches Bass Pro Shops’ Men’s Apparel—Tax-Free

By Julie Mitchell / November 7, 2024 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is rolling out its first Bass Pro Shops’ items—just in time for Veterans Day. Bass Pro Shops’ best apparel brands for men—including Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, RedHead, Guidewear and World Wide Sportsman—are now available tax-free at ShopMyExchange.com. The Exchange’s price already includes the premier outdoor retailer’s…

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Military Spouse Helps Army & Air Force Exchange Service Make You Made the Grade Program More Inclusive

Military Spouse Helps Army & Air Force Exchange Service Make You Made the Grade Program More Inclusive

By Julie Mitchell / September 18, 2024 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making it easier for all students who achieve academic success, including those with special needs, to participate in its popular You Made the Grade program. For years, students had to show proof of a B average or better to earn program rewards. Thanks to feedback…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Offer Bass Pro Shops Gear Tax-Free

Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Offer Bass Pro Shops Gear Tax-Free

By Julie Mitchell / September 3, 2024 /

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Bass Pro Shops are teaming up to bring the best fishing, hunting and outdoor gear to military shoppers tax-free at ShopMyExchange.com. Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris signed an agreement in Springfield, Missouri, for the Department of Defense’s largest…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Collaborate with Discover® Global Network to Expand MILITARY STAR Card Acceptance

By Julie Mitchell / July 9, 2024 /

DALLAS – The Exchange Credit Program and Discover® Global Network today announced a collaboration that will allow the Exchange Credit Program’s MILITARY STAR card to be widely used across installations, improving the Quality of Life for military communities. Starting in September, Discover Global Network will allow the ability for more on-installation merchants to accept the preferred…

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Exchange to Honor Retired Gen. Gustave Perna with Quality-of-Life Force Multiplier Award

Exchange to Honor Retired Gen. Gustave Perna with Quality-of-Life Force Multiplier Award

By Julie Mitchell / December 4, 2023 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will honor retired Gen. Gustave Perna with the third annual Quality-of-Life Force Multiplier Award on Dec. 9 during an on-field presentation at the 124th Army-Navy Game. Perna, the 19th commanding general of Army Materiel Command, served in the Army for 40 years. As the chairman of…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Stores to Remain Open During Government Shutdown

By Julie Mitchell / September 29, 2023 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores worldwide will remain open for Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, military families, retirees and disabled Veterans if the federal government shuts down Oct.1. The Exchange is a nonappropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense, with most of its operating budget coming from the sale of goods and…

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Marines in the Pacific Can Support the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at Their Nearest Exchange

By Julie Mitchell / September 25, 2023 /

DALLAS – Marines can now add a contribution to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) when checking out at more than 25 Exchanges in the Pacific. “Donations will make a difference to Marines and Sailors who reach out for a helping hand,” said NMCRS CEO LtGen Robert Ruark, USMC (Ret.). “Our team is truly appreciative of…

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Military Shoppers Save $140 million, Joint Buying Alliance Announces

By Julie Mitchell / February 22, 2023 /

Leaders of the Military Resale Joint Buying Alliance announced $140 million in savings for its customers. The latest total was released Feb. 15 at the group’s annual strategy session, held this year at the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia. To achieve the $140 million in savings since 2019, the retailers…

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Exchange to Honor Actor, Producer Mark Wahlberg with Quality-of-Life Force Multiplier Award

By Julie Mitchell / December 6, 2022 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will honor actor and producer Mark Wahlberg with the second annual Quality-of-Life Force Multiplier Award on Dec. 10 during an on-field presentation at the 123rd Army-Navy Game. “Mark is always generous with his time, going above and beyond to boost morale for troops and their families,”…

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Exchange Salutes CMSAF Bass with Inaugural Warfighter Quality of Life Champion Award

By Julie Mitchell / November 3, 2022 /

DALLAS — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will salute Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass with its inaugural Warfighter Quality of Life Champion Award during an on-field presentation, Nov. 5 in Arlington, Texas, at the Lockheed Martin Commanders’ Classic presented by USAA—the annual Army vs. Air Force football game.…

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