Marisa Conner
U.S. ARMY GARRISON HUMPHREYS – A Soldier returning from the field, tired and hungry, is not an unusual occurrence at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. What is unusual, at least for one Soldier, was being in the right place at the right time and winning big at Subway. Pvt. 1st Class Tyler…
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DALLAS – According to the Department of Defense Education Activity, the average military child will move six to nine times during a school career—three times more often than children whose parents do not serve in the military. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is commending the achievements of these young scholars with its You…
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DALLAS – Veterans: The Army & Air Force Exchange Service wants YOU. The Department of Defense’s oldest retailer is looking for men and women to participate in the fourth Veterans Retail Management Training program, scheduled to begin in June. “The Exchange is committed to hiring heroes,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange…
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CAMP FOSTER – A family lunch after church became an opportunity for military spouse Rosie McDonald to pay it forward. But it almost didn’t happen. While enjoying a meal at the Camp Foster Subway, McDonald was surprised to discover that her large soft drink made her one of 50 $1,000-gift-card winners in the Subway Sip.Rip.Win…
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DALLAS – The Exchange Credit Program extended the celebration of the holidays by awarding the winners of the fifth annual MILITARY STAR® Your Holiday Bill Is On Us Sweepstakes nearly $40,000 in prizes. Five grand-prize winners had their MILITARY STAR card balances paid in full. Winners with balances below the minimum prize of $2,500 were…
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DALLAS – As the Air Force transitions to the Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform, officials are issuing a reminder that on-installation Military Clothing stores are the only source for government-certified, authentic uniforms. “AAFES is the authorized source for offering uniforms to our service members,” said Col. Stephen Thomas, project manager, Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment at…
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DALLAS – Android users can now get in on the convenience of the MILITARY STAR® card’s mobile app. Military shoppers can now make payments, sign up for notifications, review transactions and more on their Android devices, while biometric security features protect all their information. Since the iPhone version of the MILITARY STAR Mobile App debuted…
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DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service welcomed visitors from north of the border to Dallas headquarters on April 4. Leaders from Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services (CFMWS) met with Exchange executives to build a relationship between the two organizations that both pursue similar missions in supporting the military community. Sean N.…
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DALLAS – Military students who excel in academics can share their stories of community service for a chance to win one of 10 college scholarships with an essay contest sponsored by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Unilever. The 10 winners of the Rewards of Caring scholarship contest will each receive a $2,000…
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DALLAS – I scream, you scream, we all scream—for military kids. On April 13, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating Purple Up Day, a worldwide recognition of the strength and sacrifice of military children, by offering free treats to any child wearing purple at participating Exchange restaurants. “Military children display an inspirational…
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