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Air Force Master Sgt. Brett Myers, Engineering Craftsman with the 718th Civil Engineer Squadron, and his wife, Misti, pose for a picture with Flor Payton, Kadena Exchange main store manager, after Brett surprised Misti with a MacBook Pro. Brett used the Exchange’s layaway program for the first time to purchase the laptop for Misti, who is pursuing a degree in medical administration. On Dec. 15, Brett was invited to a video call with celebrity and Marine and Navy Veteran, Montel Williams. During the call, Williams announced that all Exchange layaways in the Pacific Region, including Brett’s, were paid in full by nonprofit Pay Away the Layaway. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Mark A. Kauffman)

Making Spirits Bright: Nearly $109,000 in Exchange Layaways Paid in Full for 374 Military Shoppers

By Marisa Conner / December 16, 2021 /

CAMP FOSTER – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers in the Pacific were treated to an early holiday surprise when they learned their layaways had been paid in full. Exchange shoppers in South Korea, Japan, Okinawa, Hawaii and Guam joined a video call Dec. 14 for the big reveal, delivered by celebrity guest and…

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American Underdog free screening announcement

Exchange Treats OCONUS Warfighters, Families to Special Free Screening of “American Underdog”

By Marisa Conner / December 16, 2021 /

DALLAS – Warfighters and military families at select overseas installations can come together for a special holiday screening of “American Underdog” Dec. 25 at their local Exchange Reel Time Theater. In a first for Exchange theaters outside the continental United States, the film will screen for free on the same day as its debut in…

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Spread the Joy! Anyone Can Support the Troops with Exchange Gift Cards for the Holidays

By Keiana Holleman / December 15, 2021 /

DALLAS – All Americans can send cheer to service members and their families with a gift card from the Department of Defense’s largest retailer. With locations in all 50 states and more than 30 countries, an Army & Air Force Exchange Service gift card makes it easy for anyone to show their support for those…

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Exchange Shoppers Can Donate to Army and Air Force Relief Funds This Holiday Season

By Keiana Holleman / December 14, 2021 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can support the military community by donating to Army Emergency Relief (AER) or the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) this holiday season. In-store shoppers can donate to AER and AFAF in increments of $1, $5 and $10 or enter in a custom amount at the register.…

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Exchange to Honor Ambassador Robert ‘Bud’ McFarlane with Inaugural Quality-of-Life Force Multiplier Award

By Chris Ward / December 8, 2021 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will honor former U.S. National Security Advisor Robert “Bud” McFarlane with its inaugural Quality-of-Life Force Multiplier Award on Dec. 11 during an on-field presentation at the 122nd Army-Navy Game. “As a Naval Academy graduate, Marine, combat veteran, White House Fellow, respected diplomat and Cold War strategist,…

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Double the Points, Double the Cheer! Shoppers Score Double Points with MILITARY STAR Purchases Dec. 12 and 13

By Keiana Holleman / December 6, 2021 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and MILITARY STAR® are giving extra holiday cheer to military shoppers with double rewards points Dec. 12 and 13. Purchases made with MILITARY STAR will earn four points per $1 instead of the standard two points. For every 2,000 points earned, cardholders automatically receive a $20…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Bringing Valero, Marathon and BP/Amoco Fuel to Express Stations

By Julie Mitchell / December 6, 2021 /

DALLAS – To improve the quality of life for military communities, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is introducing TOP TIER™ certified branded fuel at more than 180 gas stations on Army and Air Force installations in CONUS.  Military shoppers at select installations will be able to fuel up with Marathon, Valero and BP/Amoco…

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Military Shoppers Have Through Dec. 14 to Order at ShopMyExchange.com for Regular Ground Shipping for the Holidays

By Keiana Holleman / December 2, 2021 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service recommends Warfighters and their families complete their ShopMyExchange.com orders early to secure military-exclusive holiday savings and receive their gifts in time for the holidays. In the continental United States, authorized military shoppers—including honorably discharged Veterans as well as Department of Defense and Coast Guard civilians and…

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2020 Holiday Pet Photo Contest Winning Photo - Grand Prize (Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington)

Here Comes Santa Claws! Exchange Giving Away $3,000 in Prizes in Holiday Pet Photo Contest

By Marisa Conner / November 30, 2021 /

DALLAS – Military pets can get in the holiday spirit to help their families fetch $3,000 in prizes in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Mars Pet Care Holiday Pet Photo Contest. Shoppers worldwide can enter Dec. 1 through 31 by submitting a photo of their four-legged friend decked out in their most…

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Academic High Achievers Can Score Big Rewards with Exchange’s You Made the Grade Program

By Keiana Holleman / November 29, 2021 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is saluting military children who excel in the classroom—and those good grades are paying off. The Exchange’s You Made the Grade program, now in its 22nd year, rewards academic excellence for students in first through 12th grades, including those who are home schooled. Students who maintain…

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