Press Releases

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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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Named a Top Company for Latinas

By Marisa Conner / September 14, 2017 /

DALLAS – LATINA Style magazine named the Army & Air Force Exchange Service one of the 50 best companies for Latinas to work, once again highlighting the Exchange’s commitment to diversity in the workplace. The Exchange’s selection to the 2017 LATINA Style 50 will be published in the magazine’s special September issue. Exchange President &…

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Exchange Giving Away $5,000 in Gift Cards During Freedom Challenge: Army vs. Air Force

By Marisa Conner / September 8, 2017 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is rewarding a BE FIT lifestyle with $5,000 in gift cards and bragging rights for either the Army or Air Force. Through Sept. 30, anyone can participate in the Freedom Challenge: Army vs. Air Force by visiting MapMyFitness.com/challenges/aafes or downloading the MapMyFitness app. Participants can then…

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Exchange Offers Shoppers Chance to Win $1,000 in Gift Cards During M&M’s Flavor Wheel Sweepstakes

By Marisa Conner / September 6, 2017 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers have the chance to win one of 10 $100 gift cards during the M&M’s Flavor Wheel sweepstakes. Authorized shoppers worldwide can enter at shopmyexchange.com/sweepstakes through Sept. 30. “Winning a $100 gift card would be one sweet surprise,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the…

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Exchange Giving Away Ocean Getaway for Two with Rockstar Carnival Cruise Sweepstakes

By Marisa Conner / September 5, 2017 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering shoppers the chance to set sail on a Carnival Cruise for two during the Rockstar Carnival Cruise sweepstakes. Authorized shoppers worldwide can enter at shopmyexchange.com/sweepstakes through Sept. 30. The winner will receive their choice of a three, four or five-day cruise for two aboard…

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Exchange Supports Troops Bringing Relief to Hurricane Harvey Victims

By Marisa Conner / September 1, 2017 /

BASTROP, Texas – As troops bring help to South Texas after Hurricane Harvey, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is doing its part to support relief efforts with Mobile Field Exchanges (MFEs). An MFE is a retail store in a 53-foot trailer that carries merchandise such as snacks, drinks and toiletries. MFEs, designed to…

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IMCOM Commander Gets Firsthand Look at The Drive Behind Exchange Logistics

By Julie Mitchell / August 31, 2017 /

SHARPE ARMY DEPOT – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service welcomed United States Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Commanding General LTG Kenneth Dahl to its West Coast Distribution Center, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the Department of Defense retailer’s logistics network is transforming to welcome home 13 million Veterans with a lifetime online…

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Exchange Pumps Up Savings for Service Members, Veterans This Labor Day

By Marisa Conner / August 30, 2017 /

DALLAS – All authorized Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers—active duty, retirees, dependents and now honorably discharged veteran beta shoppers—can save this Labor Day weekend with special promotions at shopmyexchange.com. While the Veterans online shopping benefit does not officially launch until Nov. 11, random honorably discharged Veterans have been selected as beta testers since…

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