Press Releases

New, Improved MILITARY STAR Cards Hitting Mailboxes Soon

You’ve Got Mail: New, Improved MILITARY STAR Cards Hitting Mailboxes Soon

By Marisa Conner / September 17, 2024 /

DALLAS – MILITARY STAR® cardmembers are about to enjoy even more benefits with a new-and-improved card, exclusively available to the military community. The Exchange Credit Program, which manages the MILITARY STAR card, has teamed up with Discover® Global Network to bring greater security, features and convenience to cardmembers. ECP will begin reissuing cards to current…

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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Honors its Drivers for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

By Travis Day / September 12, 2024 /

DALLAS – In celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is saluting its drivers who help fulfill the 129-year-old retailer’s “We Go Where You Go” mission. The Exchange, the Department of Defense’s largest retailer, has nearly 200 truck drivers delivering to Exchanges worldwide. The special week sends gratitude…

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Dining at Charleys Philly Steaks

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Restaurants and Expresses are Open to All Military Installation Visitors

By Travis Day / September 10, 2024 /

DALLAS – Authorized civilian visitors on Army & Air Force Exchange Service installations worldwide can access the Exchange’s full range of dining options, tax-free, while directly supporting military communities. Civilians can dine at more than 1,400 restaurants, including national brands, and more than 300 Expresses at nearly 120 Exchanges worldwide. Restaurants include more than 150…

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Sweepstakes, Savings Headline Exchange’s Celebration of the Air Force’s 77th Birthday

By Marisa Conner / September 9, 2024 /

DALLAS – The U.S. Air Force is turning 77, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is joining the celebration with sweepstakes and special savings for the military community. MILITARY STAR® cardmembers can enjoy exclusive one-day-only specials Sept. 18, the Air Force’s birthday: Double rewards points—four points earned for every $1 spent, everywhere the…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Shoppers Can Kick Off Holiday Shopping Early With Fee-Free Layaway

By Zach Wright / September 5, 2024 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers can start saving on holiday shopping purchases in September with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s fee-free layaway promotion. From Sept. 6 through Dec. 24, the Exchange is waiving the $3 service fee for layaways of clothing, toys and more when paid in full and picked up by Dec. 24.…

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Army & Air Force Exchanges to Host Free In-Store Activities for Military Children Saturdays in Fall

By Keiana Holleman / September 4, 2024 /

DALLAS – Military kids can enjoy their weekend break from the classroom with free games and activities each Saturday in fall at participating Army & Air Force Exchange stores. From Sept. 14 through Nov. 2, military families can visit participating PXs and BXs from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays to participate in free…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Offer Bass Pro Shops Gear Tax-Free

Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Offer Bass Pro Shops Gear Tax-Free

By Julie Mitchell / September 3, 2024 /

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Bass Pro Shops are teaming up to bring the best fishing, hunting and outdoor gear to military shoppers tax-free at ShopMyExchange.com. Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris signed an agreement in Springfield, Missouri, for the Department of Defense’s largest…

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Specialty Exchange Trailer Hypes Army-Navy Game as College Football Season Begins

Specialty Exchange Trailer Hypes Army-Navy Game as College Football Season Begins

By Marisa Conner / August 29, 2024 /

DALLAS – Drivers on the road this fall may see the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s newest tractor-trailer design shouting out this year’s Army-Navy Football Game taking place Dec. 14 in Washington D.C. The trailer will be on display at the 125th playing of the legendary college football rivalry game at Commanders Field, but…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Named ‘Veteran Friendly’ by U.S. Veterans Magazine 11 Years Running

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Named ‘Veteran Friendly’ by U.S. Veterans Magazine 11 Years Running

By Marcia Rhodes / August 27, 2024 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine as a “Veteran Friendly” employer for 2024, marking the 11th straight year the Department of Defense’s largest retailer has earned the honor for its hiring efforts. “Family serving family is amplified when Veterans join the Exchange,” said Air Force Chief…

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Paris Paralympic logo with the NBC logo

Comcast NBCUniversal Teams Up with Exchange to Provide Service Members Free Streaming of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

By Keiana Holleman / August 26, 2024 /

DALLAS – Service members and honorably discharged Veterans can enjoy free access to stream NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games from their personal devices and computers through ShopMyExchange.com thanks to a collaboration with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Comcast NBCUniversal. The Paralympic Games take place from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8 in…

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