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MILITARY STAR Cardmembers Save 10% at Exchange Restaurants

By Marisa Conner / October 11, 2023 /

DALLAS – The military community can enjoy healthy and convenient meals at Army & Air Force Exchange Service restaurants—and save with MILITARY STAR®. Cardmembers save 10% on all food purchases at participating Exchange restaurants, an everyday discount that added up to more than $4 million in savings in 2022. “MILITARY STAR helps the military community…

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Fall Fashion for All! Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Fall Trend Campaign Launches Oct. 13

By Marisa Conner / October 10, 2023 /

DALLAS – The latest in fall fashion is at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service—tax-free. Military shoppers can check out top trends and everyday military-exclusive savings with the Fall Fashion for All campaign, featured in the Exchange’s weekly sales flyers from Oct. 13 to 26. MILITARY STAR® cardmembers can receive an additional 10% off…

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Save 15% with MILITARY STAR! New Cardmembers Receive Discount on First-Day Purchases Oct. 12 to 26

By Marisa Conner / October 4, 2023 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers who open and use a new MILITARY STAR® card Oct. 12 through 26 will save 15% on all purchases made the first day instead of the usual 10% first-day discount. The savings can be combined with other MILITARY STAR offers, including everyday cardmember discounts such as: 5 cents off every gallon…

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Cardmembers earn unlimited 2% in rewards on purchases when they use MILITARY STAR. Every time shoppers reach 2,000 points, they automatically receive a $20 digital reward.

MILITARY STAR Rewards Add Up for Military Shoppers

By Marisa Conner / July 26, 2023 /

DALLAS – The MILITARY STAR® card sets military shoppers up for savings—and rewards. Cardmembers earn unlimited 2% in rewards on purchases when they use MILITARY STAR. Every time shoppers reach 2,000 points, they automatically receive a $20 digital reward. In 2022, shoppers earned $36 million in rewards, which can be used anywhere an Exchange gift…

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Exchange Celebrates Christmas in July with Military-Exclusive Toy Savings

By Marisa Conner / July 17, 2023 /

DALLAS – Military families don’t have to wait for winter to get holiday deals when they shop with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service this summer. Through Aug. 3, the Exchange is offering military-exclusive deals on the hottest toys, with in-store and online savings up to 50% on brands such as Nerf, Play-Doh, Baby…

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From Forbes: It Took A Civilian To Save The Military’s $8.5 Billion Retail Empire

By Marisa Conner / July 7, 2023 /

At the Fort Cavazos army base stuck way out in the wilds of Texas hill country, hours from big cities like Austin and Dallas, the government-run PX store has two big draws above anybody else: location and no sales tax. Ona recent spring day, it starts to get busier around lunchtime, with active-duty soldiers in…

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On the 15th of each month, military shoppers who use their MILITARY STAR card at any Army & Air Force Exchange Service Express receive four points per $1

MILITARY STAR Cardmembers Enjoy Double Points Day at the Express Every Month

By Marisa Conner / July 6, 2023 /

DALLAS – Shopping at the Express with the MILITARY STAR® card is twice as nice on double points day.  On the 15th of each month, military shoppers who use their MILITARY STAR card at any Army & Air Force Exchange Service Express receive four points per $1 spent instead of the usual two points.   Cardmembers…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s 2022 Mission Report Chronicles Vital Support for Military Communities

By Marisa Conner / June 29, 2023 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service provided mission-essential support to military communities in 2022, contributing $214 million in dividends to critical military Quality-of-Life programs while improving service to Warfighters and military family members worldwide. All these efforts and more—including the Exchange’s support for 28 military exercises at the tip of the spear;…

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The MILITARY STAR® card is specifically designed for the military community, with exclusive benefits for active-duty service members.

MILITARY STAR Card Designed for Military Community with Active-Duty Benefits

By Marisa Conner / June 26, 2023 /

DALLAS – The MILITARY STAR® card is specifically designed for the military community, with exclusive benefits for active-duty service members.  All eligible active-duty service members and mobilized or activated Reservists or National Guard members who have orders to deploy to qualifying contingency locations are eligible for deployment benefits that include no required payments and a…

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Exchange Shoppers Generate $214 Million for Military Communities

By Marisa Conner / June 14, 2023 /

DALLAS – Service members, Veterans, military family members and other authorized shoppers generated $214 million for military communities around the world in 2022 by shopping with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. 100% of Exchange earnings are reinvested in military communities, with about 60% supporting on-installation Quality-of-Life programs. Remaining earnings further enhance the shopping…

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