Press Releases

Electronics Eligible for Back-to-School Layaway at the Exchange for Limited Time

By Chris Ward / July 12, 2023 /

DALLAS – To help military families stay on budget while preparing for the school year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering limited time layaway on electronics through Sept. 1. Computers, notebooks, iPads, tablets and other electronics that support educational excellence are not usually eligible for the Exchange layaway program, but service members…

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On the 15th of each month, military shoppers who use their MILITARY STAR card at any Army & Air Force Exchange Service Express receive four points per $1

MILITARY STAR Cardmembers Enjoy Double Points Day at the Express Every Month

By Marisa Conner / July 6, 2023 /

DALLAS – Shopping at the Express with the MILITARY STAR® card is twice as nice on double points day.  On the 15th of each month, military shoppers who use their MILITARY STAR card at any Army & Air Force Exchange Service Express receive four points per $1 spent instead of the usual two points.   Cardmembers…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s 2022 Mission Report Chronicles Vital Support for Military Communities

By Marisa Conner / June 29, 2023 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service provided mission-essential support to military communities in 2022, contributing $214 million in dividends to critical military Quality-of-Life programs while improving service to Warfighters and military family members worldwide. All these efforts and more—including the Exchange’s support for 28 military exercises at the tip of the spear;…

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The MILITARY STAR® card is specifically designed for the military community, with exclusive benefits for active-duty service members.

MILITARY STAR Card Designed for Military Community with Active-Duty Benefits

By Marisa Conner / June 26, 2023 /

DALLAS – The MILITARY STAR® card is specifically designed for the military community, with exclusive benefits for active-duty service members.  All eligible active-duty service members and mobilized or activated Reservists or National Guard members who have orders to deploy to qualifying contingency locations are eligible for deployment benefits that include no required payments and a…

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Thank a Hero this Independence Day with an Army & Air Force Exchange Service Gift Card

By TSgt. Eli Smith / June 22, 2023 /

DALLAS – With an Army & Air Force Exchange Service gift card, anyone—including civilians—can honor service members around the world and provide them with a piece of home. Anyone can send a morale-boosting Exchange gift card to a Soldier, Airman, Guardian, Sailor, Marine, retiree or Veteran by visiting ShopMyExchange.com and clicking “Purchase Gift Cards” at the bottom of…

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is teaming with Procter & Gamble and the Defense Commissary Agency to host NFL ProCamps for military children for the fifth year.

Army & Force Exchange Service Helps Bring NFL ProCamps to Military Kids

By Travis Day / June 15, 2023 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is teaming with Procter & Gamble and the Defense Commissary Agency to host NFL ProCamps for military children for the fifth year. NFL ProCamps give military kids the opportunity for tips and hands-on instruction from professionals, including lectures, fundamental football skills stations, contests, and non-contact games…

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Exchange Shoppers Generate $214 Million for Military Communities

By Marisa Conner / June 14, 2023 /

DALLAS – Service members, Veterans, military family members and other authorized shoppers generated $214 million for military communities around the world in 2022 by shopping with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. 100% of Exchange earnings are reinvested in military communities, with about 60% supporting on-installation Quality-of-Life programs. Remaining earnings further enhance the shopping…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Helps Military Families Weather the Storm This Hurricane Season

By Marisa Conner / June 12, 2023 /

DALLAS – Hurricane season is underway, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is keeping military communities prepared. At Exchange headquarters, merchandising teams strengthened inventory of high-demand supplies, such as water, flashlights, batteries, generators and extension cords, at distribution centers so products quickly deploy to PXs and BXs if needed. At installations prone to…

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and MILITARY STAR® are celebrating the U.S. Army’s 248th birthday with one-day savings for cardholders.

MILITARY STAR Offers One-Day-Only Savings June 14 for U.S. Army’s 248th Birthday

By Travis Day / June 7, 2023 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and MILITARY STAR® are celebrating the U.S. Army’s 248th birthday with one-day savings for cardholders. On June 14, Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, retirees, military families and other authorized shoppers can enjoy exclusive savings with MILITARY STAR, including: 15% off at participating Exchange restaurants instead of the everyday…

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Celebrate the Army's 248th birthday with the Exchange's Army Birthday sweepstakes

Exchange Shoppers Can Win $7,000 in Prizes in Army Birthday Sweepstakes

By Travis Day / June 6, 2023 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating the U.S. Army’s 248th birthday by giving away more than $7,000 in tactical gear prizes to military shoppers. From June 9 to July 7, nearly 260 of the most popular tactical gear products will be available to win. All authorized Exchange shoppers can enter…

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