Press Releases
DALLAS – It’s never too early to start planning for the holidays, and MILITARY STAR® is working to make wishes come true in time for the season. Six winners—one from each branch of service—will receive $5,000 cash in the seventh annual Home for the Holidays Sweepstakes. Cardmembers will automatically be entered into the sweepstakes when…
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JOINT BASE ANDREWS – The Joint Base Andrews Exchange food court celebrated its new better-for-you restaurant—mixing in the excitement of celebrity chef Robert Irvine, who unveiled his first Fresh Kitchen on a military installation. The ribbon was cut on the new restaurant by Army & Air Force Exchange Service Director/CEO Tom Shull, 316th Wing Commander…
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DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service rewarded three students with $4,000 in gift cards in its You Made the Grade sweepstakes, part of its worldwide program honoring the academic excellence and resiliency of military students. Fourth grader Ana Avila, daughter of Department of Defense civilian Eduardo Avila at Fort Buchanan, took home…
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SEMBACH, Germany – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service recently welcomed Army Col. Everett “Bud” Lacroix as the commander of its Europe/Southwest Asia/Africa region. As the region’s commander, Lacroix is responsible for about 4,300 associates in more than 25 countries across three continents and 1,400 facilities, which support half a million customers. Lacroix brings…
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DALLAS – Service members and families in Japan and South Korea will be able to enjoy a familiar taste of home with the opening of four Qdoba Mexican Eats restaurants on three military installations—the first Qdobas in both countries. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will open the popular fast-casual restaurants at Kadena Air…
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She Made the Grade! Altus High School Freshman Scores $1,500 Exchange Gift Card for Academic Success
ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE – Hard work and good grades paid off for Altus student Kamryn Hendrickson—to the tune of $1,500—presented by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. Kamryn Hendrickson, who will be a freshman at Altus High School in Altus, Oklahoma, this year, took home the second-place prize in the Exchange’s worldwide You…
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DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, the Department of Defense’s largest retailer, supports military communities worldwide with quality tax-free goods and services. The Exchange welcomes businesses large and small to grow their brands and directly support those who serve. The Exchange partners with thousands of small businesses, entrepreneurs, service providers, concessionaires and more…
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PABRADĖ TRAINING AREA, LITHUANIA & MK AIR BASE, ROMANIA – Against a backdrop of ongoing military operations and training missions, deployed troops at two pivotal NATO military installations were treated to an exclusive preview of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ahead of its U.S. release. The special screenings were…
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Service-connected disabled Veterans can use their benefit in PXs, BXs; honorably discharged Veterans can visit ShopMyExchange.com DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service continues to be more than a place to shop for those who served. For service-connected disabled Veteran Stephanie Runge of Montgomery, Ala., visiting the Maxwell AFB Exchange is a reminder…
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DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can start their weekends with a bonus: double rewards points every Friday on all MILITARY STAR® purchases at Express stores. Each Friday in August, cardmembers will receive four points per $1 spent—including fuel—at Expresses instead of the usual two points. Cardmembers also save 5 cents per…
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