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Creative Pet Costumes Can Win Military Shoppers $3,000 in Exchange Gift Cards

By Marisa Conner / October 12, 2017 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving military pet owners the chance to win $3,000 in gift cards for showcasing their most creative Halloween pet costumes. From Oct. 13 to 31, Exchange shoppers worldwide can enter the Halloween Pet Costume Contest by submitting a photo of their pet at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes. One…

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Exchange Presents Volkswagen Beetle Dune to Fort Hood Staff Sergeant

By Marisa Conner / October 11, 2017 /

FORT HOOD – When the Fort Hood Exchange called up Staff Sgt. Richard Ziedenburg to let him know he’d won a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Dune, he was literally in disbelief. “I said, ‘Get out of here, I didn’t win any car,’” said Ziedenburg. “I’d entered two months ago, so I’d completely forgotten about it. I…

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Exchange Brings Back Fee-Free Layaway for the Holidays

By Marisa Conner / October 11, 2017 /

DALLAS – Service members, families and retirees can get a head-start on holiday shopping while keeping gifts away from prying eyes with fee-free layaway from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. The Exchange will waive the $3 service fee for items that are placed on layaway and paid for by Dec. 24—including toys and…

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Commissaries Begin Accepting the MILITARY STAR Card

By Chris Ward / October 5, 2017 /

FORT LEE, Va. – To offer greater convenience to service members and their families and further strengthen funding of critical military Quality-of-Life programs, the military exchanges’ Exchange Credit Program is expanding acceptance of the MILITARY STAR card to Commissaries around the world. Leaders from the Defense Commissary Agency and the exchanges gathered at the Fort…

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ShopMyExchange.com Offers Shoppers Up to 50 Percent Off During Columbus Day Sale

By Marisa Conner / September 28, 2017 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving active-duty service members, retirees, dependents and honorably discharged Veteran beta shoppers the chance to save up to 50 percent off select items at ShopMyExchange.com this Columbus Day. Offers include $200 off Samsung MU6290 75-inch 4K UHD TVs; 50 percent off select Halloween costumes; 50…

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‘I Can’t Thank You Enough For Holding Everything Together’

By Chris Ward / September 28, 2017 /

DALLAS—When civilian stores and restaurants in Hurricane Irma’s path closed or ran out of essentials, Army & Air Force Exchange Service locations across Florida were typically the last to close and the first to reopen, highlighting the Department of Defense retailer’s unique capabilities and tireless dedication to serving those who serve.  “Our associates’ level of…

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Denver Post: Colorado-born Tom Shull has a gift for U.S. veterans: Tax-free online shopping

By Marisa Conner / September 27, 2017 /

Tom Shull has been a key figure in the histories of some of best-recognized retailers in the world. In the early 90s, the Harvard-educated executive helped lead restructuring efforts at Macy’s and negotiate the famed department store’s exit from bankruptcy and eventual sale. In 1997, he was the first non-family member named CEO of Barneys…

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Exchange Supercharges ShopMyExchange.com Ahead of Nov. 11 Veterans Online Shopping Benefit Launch

By Marisa Conner / September 25, 2017 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s online store at ShopMyExchange.com is faster, easier and more intuitive than ever following a series of customer-focused enhancements. The improvements, launched in August, come as the Exchange prepares to welcome approximately 21 million Veteran shoppers to ShopMyExchange.com on Nov. 11. While the site’s overall design is…

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Exchange Ready to Send Support to Puerto Rico Following Hurricane Maria

By Marisa Conner / September 25, 2017 /

DALLAS – At a time of uncertainty for those in the path of Hurricanes Maria, Irma and Harvey, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s unique capabilities were on full display, from its distribution centers to its stores, in support of service members, their families and first responders. While other retailers closed up shop, the…

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Exchange Material Handler Honored as DoD Outstanding Employee with Disability

By Marisa Conner / September 21, 2017 /

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – For Eric Poulin, his strong work ethic, kind spirit and willingness to show others the ropes have made him invaluable to his teammates at Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Dan Daniel Distribution Center, where he’s worked since 2000. His inspiring tenacity has earned him the Outstanding Department of Defense Employee…

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