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Cardmembers earn unlimited 2% in rewards on purchases when they use MILITARY STAR. Every time shoppers reach 2,000 points, they automatically receive a $20 digital reward.

MILITARY STAR Rewards Add Up for Military Shoppers

By Marisa Conner / July 26, 2023 /

DALLAS – The MILITARY STAR® card sets military shoppers up for savings—and rewards. Cardmembers earn unlimited 2% in rewards on purchases when they use MILITARY STAR. Every time shoppers reach 2,000 points, they automatically receive a $20 digital reward. In 2022, shoppers earned $36 million in rewards, which can be used anywhere an Exchange gift…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Celebrates 128 Years of ‘We Go Where You Go’

By Marcia Rhodes / July 24, 2023 /

DALLAS – On July 25, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is marking a milestone many retailers never experience—128 years of service. The Exchange, long known in military communities for its “We Go Where You Go” motto, traces its roots to merchants who followed the Army and provided goods from tents on the American…

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New MILITARY STAR cardmembers can save even more this summer with 15% off first-day purchases from July 21 through July 27.

New MILITARY STAR Cardmembers Can Save 15% on First-Day Purchases July 21-27

By Travis Day / July 21, 2023 /

DALLAS – New MILITARY STAR cardmembers can save even more this summer with 15% off first-day purchases from July 21 through July 27. Shoppers who are approved and use their new MILITARY STAR account during the week promotion period will receive the discount in place of the usual 10% first-day discount. “The extra discount is…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Celebrates 128 Years with Deals on Meals, More

By Marcia Rhodes / July 20, 2023 /

DALLAS – For 128 years, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been helping Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and members of the military community keep more money in their pockets. To mark its July 25 anniversary, the Department of Defense’s largest retailer is celebrating with special offers for the military community. Anniversary deals include: An…

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July 25 is National Hire A Veteran Day! The Exchange is dedicated to recruiting, promoting and retaining our Nation’s heroes, hiring more than 10,000 Veterans since 2013. Learn more and find an on-the-spot interview at your Exchange.

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Celebrates National Hire A Veteran Day with On-the-Spot Interviews

By Travis Day / July 19, 2023 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, a leading employer of Veterans, will salute National Hire A Veteran Day on July 25 with on-the-spot interviews worldwide. Nearly 80 PXs, BXs and distribution centers will host on-the-spot interviews. Veterans can find more information about local events by visiting their installation’s local Exchange Facebook page.…

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An Exchange flyer announcing the tax holiday.

Exchange Shoppers Can Score Double Savings During State Sales Tax Holidays

By Keiana Holleman / July 18, 2023 /

DALLAS – Military families can score double the savings on back-to-school essentials when shopping at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service during their state’s sales tax holiday. Every day is a sales tax holiday at the PX and BX. During states’ tax-free holidays for back-to-school season, the Department of Defense’s largest retailer gives military…

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Exchange Celebrates Christmas in July with Military-Exclusive Toy Savings

By Marisa Conner / July 17, 2023 /

DALLAS – Military families don’t have to wait for winter to get holiday deals when they shop with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service this summer. Through Aug. 3, the Exchange is offering military-exclusive deals on the hottest toys, with in-store and online savings up to 50% on brands such as Nerf, Play-Doh, Baby…

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Electronics Eligible for Back-to-School Layaway at the Exchange for Limited Time

By Chris Ward / July 12, 2023 /

DALLAS – To help military families stay on budget while preparing for the school year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering limited time layaway on electronics through Sept. 1. Computers, notebooks, iPads, tablets and other electronics that support educational excellence are not usually eligible for the Exchange layaway program, but service members…

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From Forbes: It Took A Civilian To Save The Military’s $8.5 Billion Retail Empire

By Marisa Conner / July 7, 2023 /

At the Fort Cavazos army base stuck way out in the wilds of Texas hill country, hours from big cities like Austin and Dallas, the government-run PX store has two big draws above anybody else: location and no sales tax. Ona recent spring day, it starts to get busier around lunchtime, with active-duty soldiers in…

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On the 15th of each month, military shoppers who use their MILITARY STAR card at any Army & Air Force Exchange Service Express receive four points per $1

MILITARY STAR Cardmembers Enjoy Double Points Day at the Express Every Month

By Marisa Conner / July 6, 2023 /

DALLAS – Shopping at the Express with the MILITARY STAR® card is twice as nice on double points day.  On the 15th of each month, military shoppers who use their MILITARY STAR card at any Army & Air Force Exchange Service Express receive four points per $1 spent instead of the usual two points.   Cardmembers…

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