Press Releases

MILITARY STAR Offers Emergency Assistance for Guam Cardholders After Typhoon Mawar

By Marisa Conner / June 2, 2023 /

DALLAS – MILITARY STAR® is offering cardholders on Guam emergency assistance with their accounts after Typhoon Mawar. Cardholders in Guam will automatically receive 90 days 0% interest and no payments on existing balances and new purchases beginning June 5. “The military community in Guam is facing a lot of challenges right now, and the MILITARY…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Production Starring Military Senior Enlisted Leaders Recognized for Excellence

By Marisa Conner / June 1, 2023 /

DALLAS – An Army & Air Force Exchange Service video, featuring senior enlisted leaders from each military branch, garnered awards in five categories in the International Awards Associate’s (IAA) 2023 LIT Commercial Awards: Season 1. The spot, which aired on the Armed Forces Network, CBS Sports Network and ESPN throughout the fall football season, features…

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Service members and their families can enjoy a free advance screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “The Flash” at select Exchange Reel Time Theaters on June 3.

Exchange, Warner Bros. Pictures Offer Free Advance Screenings of ‘The Flash’

By Travis Day / May 30, 2023 /

DALLAS – Nearly two weeks before the national theatrical release date, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Warner Bros. Pictures are offering free advance screenings of “The Flash” at select installations. The complimentary showings will take place June 3, ahead of the North American release date of June 16. “The Exchange is excited…

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MilStar fuel discount

MILITARY STAR Cardholders Save at the Pump Year-Round

By Marisa Conner / May 24, 2023 /

DALLAS – Gas prices may fluctuate, but one thing stays constant for the military community: fuel savings with the MILITARY STAR® card. Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, retirees, military families and other authorized shoppers who use their MILITARY STAR card at Army & Air Force Exchange Service fuel locations save 5 cents on every gallon of gas.…

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Military families can follow Ariel’s underwater adventures with complimentary screenings of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” at select Exchange Reel Time Theaters on May 27

Exchange, Walt Disney Pictures to Offer Complimentary Screenings of ‘The Little Mermaid’

By Travis Day / May 23, 2023 /

DALLAS – Service members, military families and retirees can enjoy a complimentary screening of “The Little Mermaid” at select Army & Air Force Exchange Service Reel Time Theaters on May 27. The screening brings one of the most anticipated films of the year to some of the Exchange’s more remote locations in the U.S. in…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Offers Major Appliances Through The Home Depot—Tax Free

By Chris Ward / May 18, 2023 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers in the continental United States, Oahu, Hawaii and Puerto Rico can purchase major appliances tax-free from The Home Depot and schedule best-in-class delivery and installation through a collaborative effort with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. Customers can shop The Home Depot’s branded online page at ShopMyExchange.com. Major appliance showrooms…

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Exchange’s PCS Headquarters Helps Military Families Make a Smooth Move

By Marisa Conner / May 17, 2023 /

DALLAS – Service members and their families can find everything they need to make their permanent change of station (PCS) easier at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s online PCS headquarters. At ShopMyExchange.com/PCS, the Department of Defense’s largest retailer offers resources and support for each stage of the moving process. “Every service member and…

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Exchange Shoppers Support AER, AFAF with $1.5 Million in 2022 Donations

By Marisa Conner / May 16, 2023 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers’ generosity continues to help lift up service members, retirees and military families. In 2022, Exchange shoppers donated more than $1.5 million to Army Emergency Relief (AER) and the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF). AER and AFAF provide financial assistance, sponsor scholarships for military family members and…

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Barbershop services at Joint Base Lewis McChord

Online Scheduling Now Available at Select Exchange Barbershops

By Travis Day / May 11, 2023 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has launched a new online scheduling service for barbershop appointments at select locations. The initial rollout includes 33 locations under contract with Gino Morena Enterprises (GME). Scheduling is available at GMEHair.com/locations, where individuals can select their installation, preferred barber, services and appointment time. Online scheduling brings…

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Vet, spouse hiring

Veterans, Military Spouses Thrive at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service

By Marcia Rhodes / May 10, 2023 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering careers for Veterans and military spouses, strengthening the Department of Defense retailer’s mission of serving those who serve. “Veterans and military spouses have unique competencies that translate into valuable skills in the workplace,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange’s senior…

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