Press Releases

Scott Air Force Base Exchange Celebrates $4.3 Million Shopping Center Upgrade

Scott Air Force Base Exchange Celebrates $4.3 Million Shopping Center Upgrade

By Marisa Conner / June 29, 2018 /

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service celebrated the completion of a $4.3 million upgrade to the Scott Air Force Base Exchange shopping center on June 29. Col. Leslie A. Maher, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, helped Exchange leaders cut the ribbon at the renovated store, which brings a modern…

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Exchange honors Vietnam War Commemoration for welcoming home heroes

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Honors Vietnam War Commemoration for Welcoming Home Heroes

By Julie Mitchell / June 26, 2018 /

WASHINGTON – As a sign of appreciation for efforts to welcome home all who served during the Vietnam War, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service honored the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration during a special presentation with the Exchange’s Board of Directors on June 20. Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull, who served in…

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Declining Main Store Sales Spur Change at Westover ARB Exchange

By Marisa Conner / June 25, 2018 /

WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE – To better meet the needs of the Air Force community, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is shifting resources at Westover ARB. “Sales at the Westover ARB Exchange main store are down 45 percent year to date,” said Exchange General Manager Phil Capshaw. “The Exchange’s dual mission to support…

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Retired Airman Rides Off With Customized Harley-Davidson in Exchange Sweepstakes

Retired Airman Rides Off With Customized Harley-Davidson in Exchange Sweepstakes

By Julie Mitchell / June 21, 2018 /

FORT BENJAMIN HARRISON – A Fort Benjamin Harris Exchange shopper is getting his motor revving and heading out on the highway as the winner of a customized Harley-Davidson FXBB Street Bob motorcycle. Retired Master Sgt. Robert Evans was presented the keys to the $25,000 hog in a ceremony June 21 at the Fort Benjamin Harrison…

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Exchange Gives Military Kids at JBSA-Randolph a Sneak Peek of New Toys for the Holidays

Exchange Gives Military Kids at JBSA-Randolph a Sneak Peek of New Toys for the Holidays

By Marisa Conner / June 20, 2018 /

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH – It may only be June, but McKenzie Catlin already knows what she hopes to put on her holiday wish list in December. “I like the castle,” said three-year-old McKenzie, as she played with various dolls, builder sets, Play-Doh and more. On June 20, McKenzie and dozens of other military children…

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MILITARY STAR Offers Value for Military Community at Disney World’s Shades of Green

MILITARY STAR Offers Value for Military Community at Disney World’s Shades of Green

By Marisa Conner / June 18, 2018 /

DALLAS – Service members can enjoy the magic of Walt Disney World vacations with the help of the MILITARY STAR® card, which offers an affordable way to stay at Shades of Green resort in Orlando, the Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) tax-free resort on Disney property. The MILITARY STAR card can also be used to…

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Durable Medical Equipment Shop Ft Hood

Exchange Makes Durable Medical Equipment Easier to Find for Military Communities

By Marisa Conner / June 14, 2018 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers can turn to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service for durable medical equipment—braces, fitness bands, crutches and other devices that sometimes aren’t covered by health insurance plans. To meet growing demand, the Exchange is increasing its online assortment of durable medical equipment at ShopMyExchange.com. More than 200 items are available…

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Exchange Brings More Customer-Friendly Upgrades to ShopMyExchange.com

Exchange Brings More Customer-Friendly Upgrades to ShopMyExchange.com

By Marisa Conner / June 12, 2018 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service continues to make customer-friendly upgrades to ShopMyExchange.com, recently adding several new features that make it even easier to shop online with the Department of Defense’s largest military retailer. The ongoing updates began last year as the Exchange prepared to extend a lifelong online shopping benefit to…

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Navy Veteran’s New Online Shopping Benefit Wins Him a Troy-Bilt Riding Lawnmower

Navy Veteran’s New Online Shopping Benefit Wins Him a Troy-Bilt Riding Lawnmower

By Marisa Conner / June 11, 2018 /

DALLAS – On Veterans Day, Navy Veteran Michael Thomas once again became eligible to shop online with military exchanges. Five months later, the Tyler, Texas, resident won a Troy-Bilt riding lawnmower, his prize in one of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s weekly Free Friday giveaways. Thomas, who served from 1985 to 1993, is…

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Exchange Shoppers Can Flex with Gronk to Win a Flat-Screen TV

Exchange Shoppers Can Flex with Gronk to Win a Flat-Screen TV

By Sgt. 1st Class Tim Meyer / June 8, 2018 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers don’t have to be New England Patriots fans to win a flat-screen TV in the Procter & Gamble ‘Bulk Up with Gronk’ sweepstakes. To enter, just take a selfie with the life-size cutout of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski at your local Exchange, and…

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