Press Releases
DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service continues to serve military communities with its expanded tax-free shopping benefit to Department of Defense and Coast Guard civilians. In 2021, in-store and online shopping privileges were expanded to about 575,000 Department of Defense and Coast Guard civilians who hold Common Access Cards in the U.S.,…
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DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is bringing a taste of home to service members and their families overseas by delivering more than 228,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies. Girl Scouts of the USA councils at 40 military installations received the cookies in January to sell at booths in front of participating…
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DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is expanding the way it serves troops, no matter where on installation they are, with the opening of more unmanned retail markets. The markets are fully automated self-serve stores that offer better-for-you food options, such as salads, fresh fruit and vegetables, protein bars, hot and cold…
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DALLAS – For the second year in a row, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been named a No. 1 Military Friendly® Spouse Employer. The designation for 2024 marks the 11th straight year the Exchange has been recognized in the annual survey by Viqtory, publisher of Military Spouse magazine. “Hiring military spouses is…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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