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Sacrifices of Vietnam Veterans Honored at Exchanges Worldwide

Sacrifices of Vietnam Veterans Honored at Exchanges Worldwide

By Marisa Conner / March 29, 2019 /

DALLAS – Vietnam-era Veterans were honored for their sacrifice with pinning ceremonies at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores around the world and at Exchange headquarters March 29—National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The free lapel pins, provided in partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, are a token of the Nation’s…

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Exchange Celebrates Military Children with More than $20,000 in Sweepstakes Prizes

Exchange Celebrates Military Children with More than $20,000 in Sweepstakes Prizes

By Marisa Conner / March 28, 2019 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is honoring the sacrifice and resiliency of military children with more than $20,000 in sweepstakes prizes during the Month of the Military Child. “Military children serve fearlessly alongside their Warfighter parents,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. “From toys to…

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Retired Airman Has Holiday Bill Paid in Full at JBSA-Randolph Exchange

Retired Airman Has Holiday Bill Paid in Full at JBSA-Randolph Exchange

By Marisa Conner / March 27, 2019 /

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH – A routine stop at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Exchange in December turned into a big payoff for retired Master Sgt. Leroy Porter. That purchase—which was likely a gift for his grandson—made him one of five grand-prize winners in the Exchange’s MILITARY STAR fifth annual Your Holiday Bill Is On…

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Service Members Have a Chance to Tee Off with the Best in World Long Drive Competition

Service Members Have a Chance to Tee Off with the Best in World Long Drive Competition

By Marisa Conner / March 27, 2019 /

DALLAS – The World Long Drive competition is debuting a qualifying event for military members starting this month with the help of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Army Installation Command (IMCOM). Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard active-duty, Reserve and retired service members can enter to compete at one…

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Exchange Celebrates Military Brats with 2019 Collectible Patch Giveaway on April 6

Exchange Celebrates Military Brats with 2019 Collectible Patch Giveaway on April 6

By Marisa Conner / March 26, 2019 /

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating the resilience of military children with a collectible military brat patch in honor of the Month of the Military Child. The Exchange has partnered with Vanguard to create a limited-edition military brat patch to honor the fearlessness of military children. The collectible iron-on patch will be…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Recognize Vietnam Veterans with Pinning Ceremonies

Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Recognize DFW-Area Vietnam Veterans on March 29

By Marisa Conner / March 25, 2019 /

DALLAS – For the second year in a row, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will honor Vietnam Veterans for their service and sacrifice on March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Dallas/Fort Worth-area Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time from Nov. 1, 1955 to May…

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Exchange Salutes Military Children in April for Month of the Military Child

Exchange Salutes Military Children in April for Month of the Military Child

By Marisa Conner / March 21, 2019 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is honoring the sacrifice and resiliency of military children throughout April with in-store events and giveaways as well as online sweepstakes in honor of the Month of the Military Child. “Military children are our Nation’s youngest heroes,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Recognize Vietnam Veterans with Pinning Ceremonies

Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Recognize Vietnam Veterans with Pinning Ceremonies

By Marisa Conner / March 18, 2019 /

DALLAS – For the second year in a row, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will honor Vietnam Veterans for their service and sacrifice on March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Everyone who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time from Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975,…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Brings Slim Chickens to Service Members, Families

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Brings Slim Chickens to Service Members, Families

By Marisa Conner / March 13, 2019 /

DALLAS – Soldiers and families at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., were the first to taste-test Slim Chickens at a military installation. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service welcomed Slim Chickens—known for grilled and fried chicken tenders, wings, wraps, sandwiches and salads—to its family of restaurants on March 13. The restaurant makes every order fresh…

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The Exchange Deploys Mobile Support to Troops at the Tip of the Spear

The Exchange Deploys Mobile Support to Troops at the Tip of the Spear

By Marisa Conner / March 12, 2019 /

ZAGAN, POLAND – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service demonstrated its commitment to troops serving at the tip of the spear in Poland last month by opening three mobile field Exchanges (MFEs) in nine days and launching the first Exchange rodeo truck (ERT). The MFEs and rodeo truck will strengthen the readiness and resiliency…

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