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Specialty Exchange Trailer Hypes Army-Navy Game as College Football Season Begins

Specialty Exchange Trailer Hypes Army-Navy Game as College Football Season Begins

By Marisa Conner / August 29, 2024 /

DALLAS – Drivers on the road this fall may see the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s newest tractor-trailer design shouting out this year’s Army-Navy Football Game taking place Dec. 14 in Washington D.C. The trailer will be on display at the 125th playing of the legendary college football rivalry game at Commanders Field, but…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Named ‘Veteran Friendly’ by U.S. Veterans Magazine 11 Years Running

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Named ‘Veteran Friendly’ by U.S. Veterans Magazine 11 Years Running

By Marcia Rhodes / August 27, 2024 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine as a “Veteran Friendly” employer for 2024, marking the 11th straight year the Department of Defense’s largest retailer has earned the honor for its hiring efforts. “Family serving family is amplified when Veterans join the Exchange,” said Air Force Chief…

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Paris Paralympic logo with the NBC logo

Comcast NBCUniversal Teams Up with Exchange to Provide Service Members Free Streaming of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

By Keiana Holleman / August 26, 2024 /

DALLAS – Service members and honorably discharged Veterans can enjoy free access to stream NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games from their personal devices and computers through ShopMyExchange.com thanks to a collaboration with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Comcast NBCUniversal. The Paralympic Games take place from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8 in…

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MILITARY STAR Giving Away $30,000 to Help Military Community Get ‘Home for the Holidays’

By Marisa Conner / August 21, 2024 /

DALLAS – It’s never too early to start planning for the holidays, and MILITARY STAR® is working to make wishes come true in time for the season. Six winners—one from each branch of service—will receive $5,000 cash in the seventh annual Home for the Holidays Sweepstakes. Cardmembers will automatically be entered into the sweepstakes when…

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Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine Unveils His Fresh Kitchen at Joint Base Andrews Exchange

Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine Unveils His Fresh Kitchen at Joint Base Andrews Exchange

By Travis Day / August 15, 2024 /

JOINT BASE ANDREWS – The Joint Base Andrews Exchange food court celebrated its new better-for-you restaurant—mixing in the excitement of celebrity chef Robert Irvine, who unveiled his first Fresh Kitchen on a military installation. The ribbon was cut on the new restaurant by Army & Air Force Exchange Service Director/CEO Tom Shull, 316th Wing Commander…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Honors Military Kids for Academic Excellence

They Made the Grade! Army & Air Force Exchange Service Honors Military Kids for Academic Excellence

By Zach Wright / August 14, 2024 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service rewarded three students with $4,000 in gift cards in its You Made the Grade sweepstakes, part of its worldwide program honoring the academic excellence and resiliency of military students. Fourth grader Ana Avila, daughter of Department of Defense civilian Eduardo Avila at Fort Buchanan, took home…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Welcomes New Commander for Europe, Southwest Asia, Africa

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Welcomes New Commander for Europe, Southwest Asia, Africa

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / August 12, 2024 /

SEMBACH, Germany – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service recently welcomed Army Col. Everett “Bud” Lacroix as the commander of its Europe/Southwest Asia/Africa region. As the region’s commander, Lacroix is responsible for about 4,300 associates in more than 25 countries across three continents and 1,400 facilities, which support half a million customers. Lacroix brings…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Bringing First Qdoba Restaurants to Pacific Region with Four Locations

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Bringing First Qdoba Restaurants to Pacific Region with Four Locations

By Marisa Conner / August 12, 2024 /

DALLAS – Service members and families in Japan and South Korea will be able to enjoy a familiar taste of home with the opening of four Qdoba Mexican Eats restaurants on three military installations—the first Qdobas in both countries. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will open the popular fast-casual restaurants at Kadena Air…

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Student Kamryn Hendrickson poses with military and Exchange leaders.

She Made the Grade! Altus High School Freshman Scores $1,500 Exchange Gift Card for Academic Success

By Keiana Holleman / August 9, 2024 /

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE – Hard work and good grades paid off for Altus student Kamryn Hendrickson—to the tune of $1,500—presented by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. Kamryn Hendrickson, who will be a freshman at Altus High School in Altus, Oklahoma, this year, took home the second-place prize in the Exchange’s worldwide You…

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Fort Irwin Main Exchange kiosk

Strengthen Military Communities by Doing Business with the Exchange

By Travis Day / August 6, 2024 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, the Department of Defense’s largest retailer, supports military communities worldwide with quality tax-free goods and services. The Exchange welcomes businesses large and small to grow their brands and directly support those who serve. The Exchange partners with thousands of small businesses, entrepreneurs, service providers, concessionaires and more…

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