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Military Shoppers Can Win Their Share of $35,000 in MILITARY STAR Home for the Holidays Sweepstakes

By Marisa Conner / September 20, 2021 /

DALLAS – MILITARY STAR® is looking to give 10 military shoppers on the “nice” list an extra holiday surprise – the gift of cash! From Sept. 24 through Oct. 21, shoppers who use their MILITARY STAR card twice at any military exchange and twice at any commissary will automatically be entered in the Home for…

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Military Families Can Stream New Release ‘My Little Pony: A New Generation’ Free through the Army & Air Force Exchange Service

By Marisa Conner / September 16, 2021 /

DALLAS – For the first time, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has partnered with Netflix and Hasbro to bring a new-release movie straight to military families’ homes—for free. The Netflix-exclusive “My Little Pony: A New Generation” can be streamed from the Exchange’s community Hub at ShopMyExchange.com/XKids. Streaming of the new release starts at…

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Exchange Celebrates Air Force’s 74th Birthday with $9,000 in Tactical Gear Giveaways

By Marisa Conner / September 16, 2021 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers have a chance to win 250 prizes as part of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s celebration of the U.S. Air Force’s 74th birthday. From Sept. 17 to Oct. 15, authorized Exchange shoppers 18 years and older, including honorably discharged Veterans, can enter at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes for a chance to win…

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Four Custom Exchange Trailers Hit the Road to Support West Point, Air Force Academy Football

By Marisa Conner / September 15, 2021 /

DALLAS – Four new custom trailers from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service are hitting the road to celebrate the Department of Defense retailer’s support of the Commanders’ Classic and Army-Navy Game. The Exchange is a supporter of Army West Point Sports and Air Force Athletics. This year, the Exchange will be on-site—with some…

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Celebrate with Savings! Exchange Marks 74th Air Force Birthday with One-Day Offers

By Marisa Conner / September 13, 2021 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is wishing the U.S. Air Force a happy 74th birthday with one-day savings for the military community. Airmen, Guardians, Soldiers and military families can enjoy these savings on Sept 18: 10 cents off every gallon of gas with their MILITARY STAR® card at Exchange fuel locations.…

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Fort Riley Exchange Opens Second Starbucks Location at Big Red One Mini Mall

By Marisa Conner / September 13, 2021 /

FORT RILEY – Soldiers, families and members of the Fort Riley community can now pick up a pick-me-up thanks to the opening of a second Army & Air Force Exchange Service Starbucks location on post. Fort Riley Deputy Commanding Officer (Support) Col. Geoffrey A. Norman, 1st Infantry Division Command Sgt. Maj. Raymond S. Harris, Fort…

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Exchange-Exclusive Brands Provide Everyday Savings for Military Shoppers

By Marisa Conner / September 8, 2021 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers save with tax-free shopping at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores—and Exchange-exclusive brands offer even greater savings every day on clothing, health and beauty items, household supplies, kitchenware, home décor, snacks and more. “Exchange-exclusive brands deliver the high quality shoppers are looking for,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin…

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Exchange’s Fee-Free Layaway Helps Military Shoppers Budget Holiday Gifts

By Marisa Conner / August 30, 2021 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers making their holiday lists and checking them twice will have a little extra help from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service in budgeting their gift shopping. Beginning Sept. 1, the Exchange will waive the $3 service fee on select layaway items, including toys, bikes, computers, iPads and tablets. “The Exchange’s…

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Commissary and Exchange Joint Buying Alliance Saves Military Community Over $75 Million

By Marisa Conner / August 26, 2021 /

Since its founding in late 2019, the military resale joint buying alliance has saved the military community more than $75 million. The joint buying power of the military exchanges and commissary enables these organizations to offer lower prices and negotiate vendor markdowns on the products they sell. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES),…

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Feeling Like Home: Exchange Focuses Quality-of-Life Improvements at Fort Polk

By Marisa Conner / August 26, 2021 /

FORT POLK – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is all in to support the Army’s initiative to improve quality of life for Soldiers and families at Fort Polk. The installation has been identified as one of “the Big Four” posts that are remote, austere or facing quality-of-life challenges. U.S. Army Installation Management Command…

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