Marisa Conner

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Boosts Commitment to Hiring 50,000 Veterans, Military Spouses by 2020

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Boosts Commitment to Hiring 50,000 Veterans, Military Spouses by 2020

By Marisa Conner / May 7, 2018 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is reaffirming its commitment to hiring 50,000 Veterans and military spouses by 2020. “We are on a mission to welcome home our American heroes and our military spouses,” said Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull. “Their commitment is our commitment. That’s why the Exchange will hire an additional…

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Mark Wahlberg visits soldiers at Fort Benning

WRBL TV: Actor Mark Wahlberg meets fans with visit to Fort Benning

By Marisa Conner / May 7, 2018 /

FORT BENNING, Ga (WRBL) – Mark Wahlberg has an extremely busy schedule, between filming a movie in Atlanta, shooting some footage for the “Wahlburgers” TV show, promoting a line of fitness products, and making time for his own family; however, the Lone Survivor star says he will always make time to visit service men and…

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Mark Wahlberg visits soldiers at Fort Benning

WTVM TV: Actor Mark Wahlberg meets fans with visit to Fort Benning

By Marisa Conner / May 7, 2018 /

FORT BENNING, GA (WTVM) – Actor Mark Wahlberg made a stop at Fort Benning Saturday to meet with soldiers and their families. The actor signed autographs and took pictures as he walked through the Fort Benning exchange. Wahlberg is currently filming a movie in Atlanta and says he decided to make the drive down to…

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Cute Pets Can Cash in with Army & Air Force Exchange Service Photo Contest

Cute Pets Can Cash in with Army & Air Force Exchange Service Photo Contest

By Marisa Conner / May 4, 2018 /

DALLAS – Cute canines, cats, canaries and other beloved pets can finally make their adorable looks pay off. Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can compete to show off their furry, feathered or fuzzy friends during the Patriot Pet Just Say “Treat” Photo Contest. The Exchange is partnering with Blue Buffalo and Hills Science Diet…

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Exchange Giving Away More Than $17,000 in Prizes in Six May Sweepstakes

By Marisa Conner / May 3, 2018 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving military shoppers the chance to win more than $17,000 in prizes this month in six military-exclusive sweepstakes. Authorized Exchange shoppers may enter any Exchange sweepstakes at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes, including: Harry & David sweepstakes (through May 13): One grand-prize winner will receive a $1,000 Exchange gift…

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Exchange Shoppers Can ‘Give and Get Back’ Starting May 15 to Help Army, Air Force Relief Funds

Exchange Shoppers Can ‘Give and Get Back’ Starting May 15 to Help Army, Air Force Relief Funds

By Marisa Conner / May 2, 2018 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making it easy for shoppers to help Soldiers, Airmen and military families in need during the first of three “Give and Get Back” donation periods. From May 15 through May 20, military shoppers can donate to Army Emergency Relief (AER) and Air Force Assistance Fund…

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Overseas School Lunch Prices to Increase for 2018-19 School Year

Overseas School Lunch Prices to Increase for 2018-19 School Year

By Marisa Conner / May 1, 2018 /

DALLAS – To meet rising operational costs and comply with federal law, school lunch prices will increase by 25 cents at Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools outside the continental United States (OCONUS), excluding Guam, for the 2018-19 school year. The increase will apply to both elementary and secondary students, making the new lunch…

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‘A Really Comforting Thing’: Exchange Helps Military Spouses Grow Careers from Duty Station to Duty Station

‘A Really Comforting Thing’: Exchange Helps Military Spouses Grow Careers from Duty Station to Duty Station

By Marisa Conner / April 25, 2018 /

DALLAS – For the more than 6,000 military spouses employed by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, changing duty stations doesn’t have to mean giving up a rewarding career. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program, unemployment among military spouses in 2017 was at 16 percent—about four times the…

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Exchange Supports Readiness, Resiliency with Gear Essential to a BE FIT Lifestyle

Exchange Supports Readiness, Resiliency with Gear Essential to a BE FIT Lifestyle

By Marisa Conner / April 19, 2018 /

DALLAS – As the Department of Defense shifts the focus to personnel readiness, Soldiers and Airmen can count on the Army & Air Force Exchange Service to have their six. At Exchange stores worldwide and ShopMyExchange.com, service members and their families can equip themselves with the tools needed to maintain a BE FIT lifestyle, including…

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Military Couple Shines the Spotlight on a BE FIT Lifestyle with the Exchange

Military Couple Shines the Spotlight on a BE FIT Lifestyle with the Exchange

By Marisa Conner / April 18, 2018 /

DALLAS – Fitness and nutrition go hand-in-hand in achieving the BE FIT lifestyle, just like Sgt. Maj. Edward Bell and his wife, Lisa. The Bells, who have been married nearly 30 years, have always been committed to a healthy lifestyle. Now, they are sharing their wisdom with the military community. The Bells are serving as…

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