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With extensive infrastructure in place, The Exchange is ready to support service members and their families ahead of the predicted busy hurricane season.

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Prepared to Support Military Communities as Hurricane Season Approaches

By Zach Wright / May 28, 2024 /

DALLAS – Experts are predicting a busy Atlantic hurricane season for 2024 and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is standing ready to take care of any affected military communities. In anticipation of the official start of the hurricane season June 1, the Exchange has worked with local commands to ensure PXs and BXs…

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AER and AFAF Donations

Family Helping Family: Exchange Shoppers Donated $2.5 Million to Military Relief Funds in 2023

By Marisa Conner / May 22, 2024 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers extended a helping hand to their fellow service members, military families and retirees in need through $2.5 million in donations to military relief funds in 2023. Shoppers have the option to contribute to Army Emergency Relief (AER) or the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) when checking…

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Smooth Move! Exchange Helps Make PCS Season Simple with Online Resources

By Marisa Conner / May 20, 2024 /

DALLAS – As military members and families prepare to receive their Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making sure they have everything they need for a smooth move. The Exchange’s online PCS headquarters has resources for every step of their move. Military members and families can visit…

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New MILITARY STAR Cardmembers Save 15% On All First-Day Purchases May 23 Through 30

By Marisa Conner / May 16, 2024 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers who open and use a new MILITARY STAR® account May 23 through May 30 will save 15% on all purchases made the first day—and the savings don’t stop there. The 15% savings for new cardmembers, which is being offered instead of the usual 10% first-day discount,…

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Military Appreciation Month

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Careers Strengthen Military Communities

By Marcia Rhodes / May 8, 2024 /

DALLAS – During Military Appreciation Month, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is reminding Veterans, military spouses and dependents of the meaningful career opportunities the organization provides for those who served as well as family members of those who serve. “Hiring Veterans and military spouses is a Quality-of-Life force multiplier, bringing financial security to…

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Exchange sweepstakes

Military Shoppers Collected More than $600,000 in Prizes in 2023 through Exchange Sweepstakes

By Marisa Conner / May 1, 2024 /

DALLAS – It’s not just the tax-free savings and military-exclusive pricing that are boosting Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers’ wallets—the Exchange also gave away more than $600,000 in prizes in 2023. The Exchange hosts frequent sweepstakes and giveaways, available exclusively to the military community. Prizes awarded last year include shopping sprees, jewelry, gift…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Honored as a 2024 VETS Indexes 4-Star Employer

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Honored as a 2024 VETS Indexes 4-Star Employer

By Marcia Rhodes / April 25, 2024 /

DALLAS – For the fourth consecutive year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been recognized as a VETS Indexes 4-Star Employer for its commitment to providing meaningful employment for Veterans and members of the community. “Veterans and military spouses know Exchange shoppers best because they are Exchange shoppers and hiring them is a…

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Retirees, Disabled Veterans, Military Community Can Access On-Installation Wellness Services through the Exchange

By Marisa Conner / April 22, 2024 /

DALLAS – Millions of retirees, military family members and Veterans with service-connected disabilities have access to a range of wellness services through their Army & Air Force Exchange Service benefit. The Exchange offers vital wellness services such as dental, optometry and chiropractic care, as well as nutrition centers and durable medical equipment stores, right on…

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MILITARY STAR Fuel Discount Provides Reliable Savings

By Marisa Conner / April 17, 2024 /

DALLAS – The military community can rely on everyday savings at the pump with MILITARY STAR®. Cardmembers save 5 cents on every gallon of gas at Exchange fuel locations and participating Navy Exchange and Marine Corps Exchange locations. Last year, cardmembers saved $3 million with this exclusive MILITARY STAR card benefit. “The military community doesn’t…

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Drivers Advised to Confirm Exchange-Issued ESSO Ration Card Acceptance before Filling Up at Hundreds of Additional Locations in Germany

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / April 16, 2024 /

USAG BAVARIA, Germany – Exciting changes are underway for customers who use their Army & Air Force Exchange Service-issued ESSO fuel ration cards will soon have more locations where they can fill up with tax-free fuel. EG Group Limited, which operates ESSO fuel service stations in Germany, has acquired the service station network of OMV…

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