Press Releases

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Improves Quality-of-Life at U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii with New Cell Tower

By Travis Day / January 9, 2024 /

U.S. ARMY GARRISON HAWAII – Military families, personnel and visitors at U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii’s Helemano Military Reservation (HMR) will see improved wireless service—a significant Quality-of-Life improvement—thanks to a new cell tower from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. The project includes 5G coverage for Verizon and AT&T and brings markedly improved wireless reception…

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Ring in the New Year with MILITARY STAR: New Cardmembers Receive 15% Off First-Day Purchases Jan. 11 to 25

By Marisa Conner / January 8, 2024 /

DALLAS –MILITARY STAR® wants to help military shoppers start the new year with savings. From Jan. 11 to Jan. 25, shoppers who open and use a new MILITARY STAR account will save 15% on all purchases made the first day instead of the usual 10% first-day discount. The savings can be combined with other MILITARY…

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BE FIT 360 gear

Work It! Military Shoppers Can Find Latest Fitness Gear, Apparel at the Exchange

By Marisa Conner / January 4, 2024 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers can achieve their fitness goals for 2024 with the help of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. More than 75 PXs and BXs worldwide feature BE FIT 360 concept shops that have the look and feel of major sporting goods stores, making it easy for shoppers to find everything they…

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Freedom Frames storefront at Fort Wainwright Exchange

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Helps Veteran-Owned Freedom Frames

By Travis Day / December 28, 2023 /

DALLAS – Working with the motto “Keeping Traditions Alive,” Veteran-owned Freedom Frames brings an invaluable service of custom engraving, woodworking, awards and more to service members throughout Alaska. Owned by retired Army 1st Sgt. Michael Bradley, Nicole Bradley and retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Dean Phillips Jr., Freedom Frames operates from its flagship store, founded…

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For the second straight year, a group of lucky Tinker Exchange shoppers received a special holiday surprise—having their layaway balances, totaling nearly $4,000, paid off in full.

Tinker Air Force Base Exchange Shoppers Have Nearly $4,000 in Layaway Merchandise Paid Off in Full

By Travis Day / December 21, 2023 /

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE – For the second consecutive year, Tinker Air Force Base Exchange shoppers enjoyed a special holiday surprise, having each of their layaway balances paid in full. The balances totaled nearly $4,000 in holiday purchases, paid for by nonprofit organization Soldier’s Wish. All Tinker Exchange shoppers who had layaway balances were invited…

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Six Military Shoppers Win Combined $30,000 in Home for the Holidays Sweepstakes

By Travis Day / December 20, 2023 /

DALLAS—Six grand-prize winners from each service branch took home a combined $30,000 in cash prizes in the sixth-annual Home for the Holidays Sweepstakes. The winners—each receiving a $5,000 check—were automatically entered into the sweepstakes after using their MILITARY STAR® card twice at any military exchange and twice at any commissary between Sept. 1 and Sept.…

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Thank a Hero this Holiday! All Americans Can Send Army & Air Force Exchange Service Gift Cards to Troops

By Zach Wright / December 19, 2023 /

DALLAS – With an Army & Air Force Exchange Service gift card, anyone—including civilians—can send the best tastes of home to Soldiers, Airmen and Guardians around the world. Anyone can send service members an Exchange gift card worth $10 to $500 by visiting ShopMyExchange.com/scs. Shoppers can buy e-gift cards for online use. “Many of our…

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Military Shoppers Can Offer a Helping Hand to those in Need with Relief Fund Donations at the Exchange

Military Shoppers Can Offer a Helping Hand to those in Need with Relief Fund Donations at the Exchange

By Marisa Conner / December 18, 2023 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers can give a helping hand to those in need by donating to military relief funds at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. Shoppers can donate during checkout at Exchange stores or ShopMyExchange.com to support Army Emergency Relief (AER) or the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF). Shoppers can also donate to…

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Exchange Service Celebrates Space Force Birthday By Giving Away Over $4,000 in Prizes

By Zach Wright / December 14, 2023 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating the Space Force’s fourth birthday by giving away more than $4,000 in tactical gear. From Dec. 15 to Jan. 15, authorized shoppers 18 and older can enter at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes for a chance to win one of 43 prizes. “The Exchange is honored to call…

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MILITARY STAR Celebrates Fourth Space Force Birthday with One-Day-Only Savings

By Marisa Conner / December 11, 2023 /

DALLAS – Happy birthday, U.S. Space Force! In honor of the newest service’s fourth birthday, MILITARY STAR® is offering special one-day-only savings for all cardmembers. On Dec. 20, Guardians, Airmen, Soldiers and military shoppers can use their MILITARY STAR card to receive: 10 cents off every gallon of gas at Army & Air Force Exchange…

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