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575,000 DoD, Coast Guard Civilians Can Shop In Store With the Army & Air Force Exchange Service Starting May 1

By Julie Mitchell / April 29, 2021 /

DALLAS – After a change in Department of Defense policy, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is opening its doors to 575,000 DoD and Coast Guard civilian employees starting May 1. The DoD announced the policy change April 29.  Access to ShopMyExchange.com will start later this year. Opening exchange access to DoD and Coast…

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Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull Earns 2021 Distinguished Graduate Award from West Point Association of Graduates

By Julie Mitchell / February 3, 2021 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service Director/CEO Tom Shull, U.S. Military Academy Class of 1973, has been named a 2021 Distinguished Graduate Award recipient by the West Point Association of Graduates. The award honors USMA graduates whose character, distinguished service and stature exemplify West Point’s motto of “Duty, Honor, Country.” Shull is a…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Celebrates First Year of Patronage Expansion to Disabled Veterans

By Julie Mitchell / January 4, 2021 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating the first anniversary of welcoming home 4.1 million service-connected disabled Veterans to their lifelong, in-store shopping benefit. The new privilege, which launched Jan. 1, 2020, was specified in the Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018, included in the John S.…

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Exchange to Host Medal of Honor Recipients Throughout November on ‘Chief Chat’

By Julie Mitchell / November 4, 2020 /

Facebook Live Series Is Part of Military Resale’s ‘In Recognition Of’ Event to Honor All Who Served DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and military resale are paying tribute to our Nation’s heroes with a chance to hear their extraordinary stories of valor firsthand. “Chief Chat,” the Exchange’s twice-a-week Facebook broadcast, is…

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Military Exchanges, Commissary Unite to Honor America’s Heroes with ‘In Recognition Of’ Veterans Day Events

By Julie Mitchell / October 29, 2020 /

DALLAS – In honor of Veterans Day, the Army and Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard exchanges and Defense Commissary Agency are joining forces to salute the selfless service of all who have worn our Nation’s uniform. Joint “In Recognition Of” events scheduled to occur throughout November include: Military-exclusive Facebook live interviews featuring…

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Digital Garrison App Launches to Strengthen Army Communities

By Julie Mitchell / August 11, 2020 /

DALLAS – With a tap of a finger, Soldiers, Army families and retirees can connect to their Army community through a brand-new mobile app named Digital Garrison. The app is a partnership between the U.S. Army and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. Digital Garrison is a one-stop information source for Army communities. The…

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Subway Celebrates Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s 125 Years with $2 Million in Prizes

By Julie Mitchell / July 2, 2020 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers can sip, rip and win at their local Army & Air Force Exchange Service Subway restaurants—to the tune of $2 million. In honor of the Exchange’s 125 years of serving the military community, Subway will feature peel-and-win game pieces on cups at participating Exchange locations. Prizes in the “Sip. Rip. Ultimate…

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$30,000 in Prizes Available to Military Community in Exchange Subway Drawings

By Julie Mitchell / July 2, 2020 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers in New York and Florida can win $30,000 in prizes at their local Army & Air Force Exchange Service Subway restaurants. The sweepstakes is being held in honor of the Exchange’s 125 years of serving the military community. From July 1 to 31, military members, retirees and their families can enter…

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An update for our military communities on COVID-19

By Julie Mitchell / March 18, 2020 /

Dear Soldiers, Airmen, family members, military retirees and Veterans, As COVID-19 continues to create uncertainty, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service remains committed to supporting you, just as we have for nearly 125 years.  Because of the fluid nature of the pandemic, we invite you to keep up with the latest news regarding your…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Committed to Supporting Warfighters During COVID-19 Pandemic

By Julie Mitchell / March 18, 2020 /

DALLAS – As COVID-19 continues to create uncertainty, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service remains committed to supporting Soldiers, Airmen and military families. “The Exchange has a nearly 125-year-old history of standing with Warfighters, and we continue to take care of our Nation’s heroes during these uncertain times,” said Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull. “We…

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