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Shopping the Exchange Generates $219 Million for Military Quality-of-Life Programs

Shopping the Exchange Generates $219 Million for Military Quality-of-Life Programs

By Marisa Conner / June 4, 2018 /

DALLAS – Last year, the military community generated $219 million for critical Quality-of-Life programs as active-duty Soldiers, Airmen, military retirees and their families, as well as honorably discharged Veterans, shopped through the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. Over the last 10 years, Exchange shoppers have contributed $2.4 billion to support military Child Development Centers,…

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Yokota Exchange celebrates upgrades

Yokota Exchange Celebrates $4.7 Million Upgrade

By Marisa Conner / June 1, 2018 /

YOKOTA AIR BASE – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has turned the Yokota Community Center into a one-stop shopping destination with the grand opening of its new-and-improved main Exchange. Col. Kenneth Moss, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Col. John Winkler, 374th Mission Support Group commander, helped Col. Scott Maskery, Exchange Pacific Region commander,…

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Yokota Exchange celebrates upgrades

Stars and Stripes: Yokota celebrates ‘re-grand opening’ of expanded base exchange

By Marisa Conner / June 1, 2018 /

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — A massive, newly renovated base exchange officially opened Friday at the home of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force in western Tokyo. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service has added 25,000 feet of floor space to its largest facility at Yokota so that it can accommodate products that…

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Monster Energy 100 Days of Summer

Exchange Giving Away More Than $19,000 in Prizes in Four Summer Sweepstakes

By Sgt. 1st Class Tim Meyer / May 31, 2018 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, together with some of its vendor partners, is giving military shoppers the chance to win more than $19,000 in prizes this summer in four military-exclusive sweepstakes. Authorized Exchange shoppers may enter any Exchange sweepstakes at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes, including: Cuisinart sweepstakes (through June 14): Two winners will each…

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Exchange Shoppers Can Unlock Special PCS Savings with their MILITARY STAR Card

Exchange Shoppers Can Unlock Special PCS Savings with their MILITARY STAR Card

By Marisa Conner / May 30, 2018 /

DALLAS – MILITARY STAR is making moving to a new duty station smoother—and more affordable—for Soldiers and Airmen this summer. From June 1 through Aug. 8, Soldiers and Airmen who are undergoing a permanent change of station (PCS) can receive an Operation PCS Benefit Card, valid for $10 off a $100 purchase with their MILITARY…

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"Ignite Your Workout" Sweepstakes

MILITARY STAR Giving Away $30,000 in Exchange Gift Cards with Ignite Your Workout Sweepstakes

By Marisa Conner / May 29, 2018 /

DALLAS – Living a BE FIT lifestyle is its own reward – but a bonus never hurts. MILITARY STAR’s Ignite Your Workout sweepstakes will reward 100 lucky military shoppers with a $300 exchange gift card each. Shoppers automatically earn an entry with two purchases at their local commissary plus two purchases at Army & Air…

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Exchange Named to U.S. Veterans Magazine’s Best of the Best Lists of Veteran-Friendly Companies, Government Organizations

Exchange Named to U.S. Veterans Magazine’s Best of the Best Lists of Veteran-Friendly Companies, Government Organizations

By Marisa Conner / May 24, 2018 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has made U.S. Veterans Magazine’s Best of the Best Top Veteran-Friendly Companies and Top Government and Law Enforcement Agencies lists, the fifth year in a row the magazine has recognized the Department of Defense retailer in both categories. The distinction, which recognizes the Exchange’s efforts to…

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Fort Leonard Wood Burger King Manager Goes the Extra Mile

Fort Leonard Wood Burger King Manager Goes the Extra Mile

By Marisa Conner / May 22, 2018 /

FORT LEONARD WOOD – Joletta Lavant knows when somebody calls her at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Burger King and remarks, “I don’t like to complain, but…” he or she is a faithful customer. Just like Kevin Carlile. On May 11, a famished Carlile returned to his office from the drive-thru at the…

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Exchange Helps Service Members Stay Connected With Sapphire International Mobile Hotspot

Exchange Helps Service Members Stay Connected With Sapphire International Mobile Hotspot

By Marisa Conner / May 22, 2018 /

DALLAS – Service members now have more mobile data connection options overseas with the launch of Europe and Middle East regional data plans for Sapphire International Mobile Hotspot, available exclusively through the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. Sapphire enables smartphones, tablets, laptops to connect instantly to the internet in more than 100 countries worldwide.…

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BEFIT - Build a Better You

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Bulks Up BE FIT Website

By Marisa Conner / May 21, 2018 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers now have an easier way to find workout plans, healthy recipes and fitness insights at their fingertips. The Department of Defense’s largest retailer has debuted a fresh look to its BE FIT section on ShopMyExchange.com. Shoppers using cellphones, tablets or other personal devices to visit the…

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