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More than $27,000 in Prizes Up for Grabs in Exchange July Sweepstakes

By Marisa Conner / July 3, 2018 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating summer by giving away more than $27,000 in three sweepstakes, open to military members, their families and Veterans. Authorized Exchange shoppers may enter any Exchange sweepstakes by visiting ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes and following the entry instructions. The summer sweepstakes include: Perfetti Van Melle Candy Palooza! (through…

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Balances Profitability and Community

NRF Retail Gets Real Podcast: The Army & Air Force Exchange Service Balances Profitability with Community (featuring Director/CEO Tom Shull)

By Marisa Conner / July 2, 2018 /

Serving military troops, families and veterans at home and abroad, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service operates more than 2,700 facilities around the world. The organization exists to make the lives of military veterans and families better, and about 85 percent of its 34,000 associates are connected to the military. But when it comes…

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This July Fourth, Support America’s Warfighters with Exchange Gift Cards

This July Fourth, Support America’s Warfighters with Exchange Gift Cards

By Marisa Conner / July 2, 2018 /

DALLAS – Looking for a way to support America’s Warfighters this Fourth of July? Try sending an Exchange gift card to a service member, retiree or Veteran. Authorized military shoppers can use the gift cards to purchase snacks, electronics, books, clothing, jewelry and more at any Army, Air Force, Navy or Marine Corps exchange, including…

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Revamped Exchange Military Clothing Store Opens at JB Andrews

Revamped Exchange Military Clothing Store Opens at JB Andrews

By Marisa Conner / July 2, 2018 /

JOINT BASE ANDREWS – To better serve the military community, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has relocated its Military Clothing store inside the Joint Base Andrews Exchange mall as part of ongoing upgrades to the shopping center. The store opened June 30, replacing the previous location near the home and garden center. “The…

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Fort Campbell Courier: Exchange reopens Ky. Express with new amenities

Fort Campbell Courier: Exchange reopens Ky. Express with new amenities

By Marisa Conner / June 29, 2018 /

The Fort Campbell Army and Air Force Exchange Service reopened one of its busiest shoppettes after 75 days of renovations and improvements. The total renovation cost of the Kentucky Express was about $597,000. “AAFES is one of our phenomenal partners that exists to serve Soldiers and Families,” said Jonathan B. Hunter, deputy to the garrison…

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Scott Air Force Base Exchange Celebrates $4.3 Million Shopping Center Upgrade

Scott Air Force Base Exchange Celebrates $4.3 Million Shopping Center Upgrade

By Marisa Conner / June 29, 2018 /

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service celebrated the completion of a $4.3 million upgrade to the Scott Air Force Base Exchange shopping center on June 29. Col. Leslie A. Maher, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, helped Exchange leaders cut the ribbon at the renovated store, which brings a modern…

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Exchange honors Vietnam War Commemoration for welcoming home heroes

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Honors Vietnam War Commemoration for Welcoming Home Heroes

By Julie Mitchell / June 26, 2018 /

WASHINGTON – As a sign of appreciation for efforts to welcome home all who served during the Vietnam War, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service honored the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration during a special presentation with the Exchange’s Board of Directors on June 20. Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull, who served in…

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Declining Main Store Sales Spur Change at Westover ARB Exchange

By Marisa Conner / June 25, 2018 /

WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE – To better meet the needs of the Air Force community, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is shifting resources at Westover ARB. “Sales at the Westover ARB Exchange main store are down 45 percent year to date,” said Exchange General Manager Phil Capshaw. “The Exchange’s dual mission to support…

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Retired Airman Rides Off With Customized Harley-Davidson in Exchange Sweepstakes

Retired Airman Rides Off With Customized Harley-Davidson in Exchange Sweepstakes

By Julie Mitchell / June 21, 2018 /

FORT BENJAMIN HARRISON – A Fort Benjamin Harris Exchange shopper is getting his motor revving and heading out on the highway as the winner of a customized Harley-Davidson FXBB Street Bob motorcycle. Retired Master Sgt. Robert Evans was presented the keys to the $25,000 hog in a ceremony June 21 at the Fort Benjamin Harrison…

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Exchange Gives Military Kids at JBSA-Randolph a Sneak Peek of New Toys for the Holidays

Exchange Gives Military Kids at JBSA-Randolph a Sneak Peek of New Toys for the Holidays

By Marisa Conner / June 20, 2018 /

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH – It may only be June, but McKenzie Catlin already knows what she hopes to put on her holiday wish list in December. “I like the castle,” said three-year-old McKenzie, as she played with various dolls, builder sets, Play-Doh and more. On June 20, McKenzie and dozens of other military children…

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