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Exchange Offers Secure, Convenient ESSO Account Information for Military Community in Germany

Exchange Offers Secure, Convenient ESSO Account Information for Military Community in Germany

By Marisa Conner / October 16, 2024 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is reminding members of the military community in Germany that the Exchange is the sole authentic source for accurate and secure information on their ESSO fuel ration accounts. Authorized ESSO fuel ration cardholders can access their My ESSO account at https://odin.aafes.com/esso, where they can check their…

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MILITARY STAR Offers Emergency Assistance for Cardmembers Affected by Hurricane Helene

MILITARY STAR Offers Emergency Assistance for Cardmembers Affected by Hurricane Helene

By Marisa Conner / October 4, 2024 /

DALLAS – MILITARY STAR® is offering cardmembers who have been affected by Hurricane Helene emergency assistance with their accounts. Cardmembers can receive 90 days 0% interest and no payments on existing balances and new purchases by calling the MILITARY STAR Contact Center now through Nov. 1 at 877-891-7827. “As our resilient military communities begin the…

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Witch way to the milk bones? Spooky sidekicks can help military shoppers win a share of $3,000 in prizes from the Exchange’s Howl-o-Ween Pet Photo Contest. Shoppers can enter by submitting a photo of their pets in costume on ShopMyExchange.com/Sweepstakes.

Spooky Sidekicks Can Help Exchange Shoppers Win Big in Howl-O-Ween Pet Photo Contest

By Zach Wright / October 2, 2024 /

DALLAS – Spooky sidekicks can help military shoppers win a share of $3,000 in prizes in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Howl-o-Ween Pet Photo Contest, sponsored by Royal Canin. From Oct. 1 through 31, authorized Exchange shoppers 18 years and older can submit a photo of their pets in Halloween costumes at ShopMyExchange.com/Sweepstakes…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Opens Mobile Field Exchange at Fort Eisenhower After Hurricane Helene

By Chris Ward / October 1, 2024 /

FORT EISENHOWER – The Department of Defense’s largest military exchange, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, is moving out to support troops and families at Fort Eisenhower after Hurricane Helene. A mobile field exchange (MFE), a retail store in a 53-foot trailer with snacks, drinks, toiletries and more, opened its doors at Fort Eisenhower…

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Exchange Offers Exclusive Discounts During Xtra Deal Days Oct. 4- 10

By Keiana Holleman / October 1, 2024 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is rolling out Xtra Deal Days, offering military shoppers exclusive savings on the best brands across electronics, clothing, beauty, home essentials and more. From Oct. 4 through Oct. 10, special savings will be available in-store and at ShopMyExchange.com. Shoppers can: Save up to $700 on Samsung…

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Make the Grade, Earn Rewards with the Exchange! You Made the Grade Program Returns for 2024-25 School Year

By Zach Wright / September 26, 2024 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade Program is back for its 24th year, rewarding military students who earn good grades with exclusive discounts, prizes and savings. All traditional and non-traditional military students in first through 12th grades, including those who are homeschooled, can bring their report cards to the…

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MILITARY STAR Offers Lowest APR Among Unsecured Retail Credit Cards

By Keiana Holleman / September 25, 2024 /

DALLAS – The MILITARY STAR® card has the lowest APR among all unsecured retail cards, according to Bankrate’s annual Retail Cards Study. With an APR of 14.99%, MILITARY STAR is significantly lower than the industry average of 30.45%. The low rate is available to all cardmembers, regardless of credit score. “The MILITARY STAR card is…

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Rack Up the Points with the MILITARY STAR Rewards Program

By Marisa Conner / September 24, 2024 /

DALLAS – Service members, military families and retirees who shop at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores and Expresses, eat at Exchange restaurants or order at ShopMyExchange.com are missing out on earning rewards if they’re not using their MILITARY STAR® card. The card, which is available only to the military community, offers a number…

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Exchange, Red Bull to Give Away $50,000 in Prizes in Red Bull KTM Bike Sweepstakes

By Zach Wright / September 19, 2024 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers can take their adventures to another level if they enter to win a Red Bull KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition bike in the latest sweepstakes presented by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Red Bull. From Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, authorized Exchange shoppers 18 and older worldwide can…

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Military Spouse Helps Army & Air Force Exchange Service Make You Made the Grade Program More Inclusive

Military Spouse Helps Army & Air Force Exchange Service Make You Made the Grade Program More Inclusive

By Julie Mitchell / September 18, 2024 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making it easier for all students who achieve academic success, including those with special needs, to participate in its popular You Made the Grade program. For years, students had to show proof of a B average or better to earn program rewards. Thanks to feedback…

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