Marisa Conner

National Guard dividend

Exchange Shoppers Generate $5 Million for National Guard Quality-of-Life Programs

By Marisa Conner / August 8, 2022 /

DALLAS – When the military community shops the Exchange, they’re not just saving—they’re giving. 100% of Army & Air Force Exchange Services earnings are reinvested in the military community, and, in 2021, Exchange shoppers generated $5 million for Quality-of-Life programs for National Guard members. The $5 million for National Guard programs is part of the…

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Business of All Sizes Can Find Unique Opportunities with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service

By Marisa Conner / July 27, 2022 /

DALLAS – When the success of Gabriela Fuentevilla’s at-home tamale business began to outgrow her house, she looked for a way to expand her operation—and found a perfect partner in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. As the spouse of an active-duty Airman at Ellsworth Air Force Base and a mom, Fuentevilla needed a…

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From left, Fort Stewart Exchange Services Business Manager Angela Crowell, Exchange General Manager Hollie Heft, Fort Stewart Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions Store Manager Antonio Mason, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions District Manager Billy Gibson, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions Lead Technician Madalin Moldovan and Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions Technician Emily Brice cut the ribbon on the Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions store at the Fort Stewart Exchange on July 25.

Exchange Brings Phone Repair and More to Fort Stewart with Opening of Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™

By Marisa Conner / July 26, 2022 /

FORT STEWART – Soldiers and families at Fort Stewart can get their smartphones, tablets, computers, game consoles and other electronic devices repaired without leaving the post with the opening of Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™ at the main PX mall. Fort Stewart Exchange General Manager Hollie Heft, Exchange Services Business Manager Angela Crowell, Fort Stewart…

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Picture of From left, Hurlburt Field Express Shift Manager Adam Roggenkamp, Express Shift Manager James Culver, 1st Special Operations Mission Support Group Commander Col. Dustin Richards, Express Facility Manager Larissa Odom, Senior Airman Vivian Abram and Exchange General Manager Sheila Clark cutting the ribbon on the updated Hurlburt Field Express July 22.

Hurlburt Field Exchange Unveils $1.2 Million Express Upgrade, New Hunt Brothers Pizza

By Marisa Conner / July 22, 2022 /

HURLBURT FIELD – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making life more convenient for the Hurlburt Field community with renovations to the Express. 1st Special Operations Mission Support Group Commander Col. Dustin Richards and local Exchange leaders cut the ribbon July 22 on the updated store, which also includes a new Hunt Brothers…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Leverages Authentication Capabilities to Streamline Online Access to DoD MWR Libraries

By Marisa Conner / July 19, 2022 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping Department of Defense Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Libraries make it easier for service members and their families to access online library services and resources. Using AAFES’ extensive online authentication system, authorized library patrons can use their Common Access Cards (CAC) to create an…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Celebrates 127 Years with Sales and Discounts

By Marisa Conner / July 18, 2022 /

DALLAS – For 127 years, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been delivering savings to Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and members of the military community. To mark the July 25 anniversary, the Department of Defense’s largest retailer is celebrating with—what else?—special sales and discounts! All month long at the Express, shoppers can find favorite…

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Military Shoppers Can Double their Savings at the Exchange during Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays

By Marisa Conner / July 13, 2022 /

DALLAS – As families are making their back-to-school shopping lists and looking for ways to save, many states will be offering sales tax holidays. But since every day is a sales tax holiday at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, military shoppers will enjoy a double bonus during their state’s tax holiday. Exchanges will…

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Double Points and Discounts: MILITARY STAR Pumps Up the Savings during Xtra Deal Days July 12-13

By Marisa Conner / July 7, 2022 /

DALLAS – As temperatures—and prices—are rising, MILITARY STAR® is helping military shoppers stay cool with special savings during the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Xtra Deal Days. July 12 and 13, MILITARY STAR cardholders will receive: Double rewards points, earning four points for every $1 spent. 10 cents off every gallon of gas at…

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Nabisco July Sweepstakes at Expresses Helps Military Community Kick Off the Weekends

By Marisa Conner / July 5, 2022 /

DALLAS – Service members can start their weekends in July off right by winning snacks each week at their Express during the Nabisco Salute to the Military sweepstakes. Shoppers can submit an entry form at participating Expresses each week in July for Friday drawings to win $20 in Nabisco snacks. “The Exchange and Nabisco are…

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AER award

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Honored for Army Emergency Relief Support

By Marisa Conner / June 27, 2022 /

DALLAS – Army Emergency Relief (AER) is honoring the Army & Air Force Exchange Service with its 2022 Jack Ritchie Distinguished Service Award. The Jack Ritchie Distinguished Service Award was established in 2014 and is named after an AER vice president who served the organization for 43 years. Recipients must “champion the AER mission of…

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