Marisa Conner

‘Better for Veterans’: Exchange Named a 2020 Military Friendly® Employer

By Marisa Conner / August 13, 2019 /

DALLAS — For the eighth consecutive year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been named a “Better for Veterans” Military Friendly® Employer by Viqtory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs magazine. The Exchange ranked in the Top 10 for the third year in a row in the Retail Consumer Goods and Government/Non-Profit category and…

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Save 15 on first days purchases August offer

Save 15% More on Back-to-School Shopping at the Exchange with New MILITARY STAR Accounts Aug. 15-29

By Marisa Conner / August 8, 2019 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers looking to save on back-to-school shopping can receive 15% off by opening a new MILITARY STAR® card account from Aug 15 to 29. During this time, shoppers will receive 15% off all their first day’s purchases instead of the 10% discount regularly offered. The discount will…

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Davis-Monthan Exchange Micro Market Offers BE FIT Options On-the-Go for Tucson Air National Guard

By Marisa Conner / August 6, 2019 /

TUSCON, Ariz. – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is expanding its on-the-go snacks, meals and sundries—including better-for-you options that support a BE FIT lifestyle—with a micro market at the Tucson Air National Guard Base. Micro markets are self-service convenience stores that provide Warfighters round-the-clock access to snacks and small meals, including fresh fruit,…

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Mary Kostas, grand prize winner, You Made the Grade

Exchange Recognizes Academic Achievements of Military Students with $4,000 in Gift Cards

By Marisa Conner / July 31, 2019 /

DALLAS – Mary Rita Kostas, 13, has had a busy summer—from lifeguard camp to space camp to winning the grand prize in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade sweepstakes. Col. Robert Sylvester, 56th Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange senior enlisted advisor, presented Mary with…

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From WIS-TV: SC Military daughter places 3rd worldwide for outstanding grades

By Marisa Conner / July 31, 2019 /

It’s a big honor for a 6th grader in Sumter, who stands out for her academic performance. Rising 6th grader Bree Dippold of Hillcrest Middle School in Dalzell placed 3rd out of 1000 students worldwide, as part of the military’s Exchange Stores “You Made the Grade” program. At a ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base…

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Study Hard, Win Big: Sumter Military Child Wins $500 Prize for Academic Achievement at Shaw AFB

By Marisa Conner / July 30, 2019 /

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE – Bree Dippold learned she had won the third-place prize in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade sweepstakes in an unusual place—the family car. “We were on a road trip to Florida when my mom found out and told me,” Bree said. “I was so excited.”…

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Study Hard, Win Big: Navarre Military Child Wins $1,500 Second Prize for Academic Achievement at Hurlburt Field

By Marisa Conner / July 26, 2019 /

HURLBURT FIELD – When Gordon Goetz found out he was the second-prize winner of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s worldwide You Made the Grade sweepstakes, he couldn’t believe his luck. “My first thought was ‘oh my gosh,’” he said. “This has never happened to me before.” Gordon received his prize, a $1,500 Exchange…

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Study Hard, Win Big: Scottsdale Military Teen Wins $2,000 Exchange Grand Prize for Academic Achievement at Luke AFB

By Marisa Conner / July 25, 2019 /

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE – Mary Rita Kostas, 13, has had a busy summer—from lifeguard camp to space camp to winning the grand prize in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade sweepstakes. Col. Robert Sylvester, 56th Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange senior enlisted advisor,…

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MILITARY STAR Shoppers Can Get Smart Savings on Back-to-School Fashion

By Marisa Conner / July 24, 2019 /

DALLAS – Military families around the world can save on back-to-school fashion with their MILITARY STAR® cards from Aug. 1 to 8. Shoppers will receive 10% off all children’s, women’s and men’s apparel purchases of $100 or more when they use their MILITARY STAR card. The offer is valid at the Army & Air Force…

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Exchange Makes Durable Medical Equipment Available for Luke Community

By Marisa Conner / July 24, 2019 /

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE – Luke Airmen, retirees and families can now find crutches, braces, mobility devices and other durable medical equipment (DME) at the Luke Exchange mall. Jay Starks, owner of the DME shop; Aileen Beck, Luke Exchange general manager; and Michele Klein, Exchange services business manager, cut the ribbon on the Platinum Venture…

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