Press Releases

Exchange Shoppers Can Enter to Win Ultimate Cyberpunk 2077 Gaming Package

By Marisa Conner / October 27, 2020 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving military gamers the chance to win a state-of-the-art gaming setup in the Rockstar Cyberpunk sweepstakes. From Oct. 30 to Dec. 3, authorized Exchange shoppers can enter for a chance to win one Ultimate Cyberpunk 2077 gaming package valued at $1,455, including a limited-edition Cyberpunk…

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Military Students Overseas to Receive Free School Meals

By Chris Ward / October 26, 2020 /

DALLAS – Beginning Nov. 2, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), will be serving free meals to all students enrolled at DoDEA schools overseas that are operated by one of the USDA approved School Food Authorities (Army & Air…

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Classroom Excellence Pays Off with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade Program

By Loyd Brumfield / October 22, 2020 /

DALLAS – For military children, good grades can earn great rewards and a chance at a $2,000 prize thanks to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade program. The program, in its 20th year, celebrates the unique service and sacrifices of our Nation’s youngest heroes. With You Made the Grade, first-…

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Exchange Online Community Hub Continues to Evolve

By Chris Ward / October 21, 2020 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Hub is continually evolving with valuable resources for both the military community and Veterans. Launched in 2018 at ShopMyExchange.com/Community, the Hub is a one-stop source of information for military communities with local installation events, celebrity interviews, military family resources and more. In the last year, the…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Rings in Holiday Cheer for Kids with Toybook Sweepstakes

By Loyd Brumfield / October 20, 2020 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is spreading holiday cheer by giving military families a chance to win toys and games. From Oct. 16 through Nov. 25, authorized Exchange shoppers can enter the Toybook Sweepstakes at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes for a chance to win more than $2,500 in prizes, including: Fiat 500 Ride-On Car…

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It’s Toy Time! Army & Air Force Exchange Service Highlights Season’s Best Picks for Military Kids

By Marisa Conner / October 19, 2020 /

DALLAS – Military kids can discover the hottest holiday toys in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s 2020 Toyshop toy book, including a selection hand-picked by the XKids, the Exchange’s team of 14 pint-sized toy experts ranging in age from 7-and-a-half months to 13 years old. Packed with nearly 400 toys—plus an expanded selection…

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Exchange shopper Martha Alaniz and granddaughter Jolina Tynes pick up winter clothes for Alaniz's three grandchildren Oct. 14 at the Fort Hood Exchange. Alaniz was one of 52 lucky shoppers notified this week that their Exchange layaway balances were paid in full by the nonprofit Pay Away the Layaway. Also pictured, Fort Hood Main Store Manager Teresa Palu.

More Than 50 Military Shoppers’ Layaway Balances Paid in Full

By Marisa Conner / October 16, 2020 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service surprised 52 military families this week with news that their layaway balances had been paid in full by the nonprofit Pay Away the Layaway. Families from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Air Force Base; Maxwell Air Force Base; and Forts Hood, Campbell, Bragg and Lewis were asked…

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Exchange’s Operation Fun Continues with Free Online Screening of ‘Incredibles 2’

By Marisa Conner / October 14, 2020 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and The Walt Disney Studios invite military families to an at-home movie night with a free online screening of “Incredibles 2,” beginning Oct. 23. The military-exclusive screening is one of many family-friendly online activities offered as part of the Exchange and Disney’s Operation Fun campaign at…

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Exchange Director/CEO Recognized For Supporting Military Readiness, Recruiting, Retention and Resiliency

By Chris Ward / October 13, 2020 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service Director/CEO Tom Shull received the Department of Defense Distinguished Service Award from the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) during the organization’s virtual fall meeting on Oct. 8. Since World War II, NDTA has provided a trusted environment where government, military and private sector professionals can collaborate toward…

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New MILITARY STAR Cardholders Will Get 15% Off First-Day Purchases Oct. 8-22

By Marisa Conner / October 7, 2020 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers who sign up for a MILITARY STAR ® card can reap some serious fall savings on their first-day’s purchases. From Oct. 8 to 22, new MILITARY STAR cardholders will receive 15% off all their first-day’s purchases, an increase from the card’s typical first-day discount of 10%. The 15% discount will appear…

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