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Toybook Sweepstakes

Exchange Celebrates Toybook Launch with Sweepstakes

By Marisa Conner / October 29, 2018 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is bringing a little extra cheer to Warfighters and their families with the Toybook sweepstakes. Through Nov. 21, authorized shoppers can complete the official entry form online at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes for a chance to win: One of five Mercedes 6-Volt Electric Ride-On Car, ARV $199.95 each; or…

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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Wright Gets Firsthand Look at Exchange Operations

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Wright Gets Firsthand Look at Exchange Operations

By Sgt. 1st Class Tim Meyer / October 26, 2018 /

DALLAS – Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright made his first visit to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service headquarters Oct. 25 for an in-depth look at how the Department of Defense’s oldest retailer serves Airmen, Soldiers and their families. Wright met with Ana Middleton, Exchange president/chief merchandising officer; Chief Master…

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Col. Leonard T. Rose, 88th Mission Support Group commander, and Jermaine Wilson, Wright-Patterson Exchange general manager, cut a commemorative cake at the Exchange's grand re-opening ceremony Oct. 25, 2018. The event culminated a $6.4 million renovation for the nearly 40-year-old facility, which was last remodeled in 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Harrington)

Wright-Patterson Exchange Celebrates $6.4 Million Upgrade

By Marisa Conner / October 25, 2018 /

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE – Showing its commitment to making life better for Airmen, military families and retirees, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service unveiled a modern shopping experience at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base during the grand reopening of its shopping center. Col. Leonard Rose, commander, 88th Mission Support Group; Ronny Rexrode, Exchange Central…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Opens Mobile Field Store at Tyndall AFB—Only Retailer Open For Miles After Michael

WMBB-TV: Tyndall AFB Sets Up A Store On Wheels

By Julie Mitchell / October 24, 2018 /

PANAMA CITY, Fla. – The military does what it can to make sure those serving are taken care of. One way they are doing that on Tyndall Air Force Base is by bringing in a convenience store on wheels to provide basic comforts for anyone working on base.  … Read the full story of Army…

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Exchange Wins NDTA Innovative Logistics Award

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Earns NDTA Innovative Logistics Service Award

By Marisa Conner / October 24, 2018 /

OXON HILL, Md. — In honor of programs to increase efficiency and decrease costs, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service received the National Defense Transportation Association’s 2018 Innovative Logistics Service Award, recognizing the Department of Defense’s oldest retailer for outstanding accomplishments in transportation and logistics. The award recognizes a commercial industry or government agency…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Opens Mobile Field Store at Tyndall AFB—Only Retailer Open For Miles After Michael

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Opens Mobile Field Store at Tyndall AFB—Only Retailer Open For Miles After Michael

By Marisa Conner / October 23, 2018 /

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service opened its mobile field exchange (MFE) at Tyndall Air Force Base on Oct. 21—the only store within miles supporting hundreds of service members as they rebuild after Hurricane Michael. “This MFE underscores the Exchange mission of going where the troops go, regardless of…

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You Made the Grade Poster

Good Grades Pay Off for Military Kids with Exchange’s You Made the Grade Program

By Doug Brodess / October 23, 2018 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade program is rewarding military students who excel in the classroom during the 2018-19 school year. Through You Made the Grade, first- through 12th-graders, including homeschooled students, with a B average or higher are eligible to receive a $5 Exchange gift card every…

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Military Friendly Spouse Employer

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Named Military Friendly® Spouse Employer for 2019

By Marisa Conner / October 22, 2018 /

DALLAS — For the seventh year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been named a Military Friendly® Spouse Employer by Viqtory Media, publisher of Military Spouse magazine. The 2019 Military Friendly® Spouse Employer list recognizes companies based on five key criteria: career opportunity and advancement; culture and commitment; hiring and onboarding; military employee/spouse policy…

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Military Star Card

Shoppers Earn $4 Million in Rewards in MILITARY STAR Card’s First Year at the Commissary

By Marisa Conner / October 18, 2018 /

DALLAS – In the year since service members and their families have been able to use the MILITARY STAR® card at Department of Defense commissaries, military shoppers have earned more than $4 million in rewards, just from buying groceries. Commissaries began accepting MILITARY STAR as a form of payment in October 2017, with all 237…

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Joy of Toys Book

Military Children Experience the Joy of Toys with the Exchange’s 2018 Toy Book

By Marisa Conner / October 17, 2018 /

DALLAS – Warfighters and their families can experience the joy of the season with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s 2018 toy book, which features toys tested and approved by military children plus sweepstakes and exclusive online and in-store offers. Available Oct. 19 in continental U.S. Exchange stores and Nov. 2 in overseas locations,…

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