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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service contributed $153 million in earnings to critical military Quality-of-Life programs at installations worldwide in 2020.

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Shoppers Generate $153 Million for Military Communities in 2020

By Marisa Conner / June 7, 2021 /

DALLAS – It matters where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families shop, and authorized Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers are doing their part to strengthen their communities. In 2020, Exchange shoppers generated $153 million for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. Whether shopping at the Barksdale BX, the Camp Humphreys PX or online at ShopMyExchange.com,…

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Exchange Supports Military Communities Through Hurricane Season

By Marisa Conner / June 1, 2021 /

DALLAS – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a more-active-than-usual hurricane season in 2021—and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making sure military communities will have everything they need to weather the storm. The Exchange’s Merchandising Directorate is working around the clock to proactively build inventory at distribution centers, ensuring items that…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Associates Receive Red Cross Honor for Live-Saving Actions at Nellis AFB

By Loyd Brumfield / May 26, 2021 /

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE – Two Army & Air Force Exchange Service associates at Nellis Air Force Base were honored with Certificates of Merit, signed by President Biden, from the American Red Cross during a ceremony May 25. PowerZone Supervisor Ikaipo Atienza and Customer Service Supervisor Alan Timbol were recognized for their actions in December,…

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PXs, BXs Continue to Serve, Support Military Communities with Safe Shopping Options

By Marisa Conner / May 25, 2021 /

DALLAS – It matters where you shop, and shopping at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service makes a difference for Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, retirees, Veterans and military families. Whether shopping in main stores, Expresses or malls, shoppers make their community stronger. 100% of Exchange earnings are returned to the military community, included through funding…

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New MILITARY STAR Accounts Receive 15% Off First-Day Purchases May 21 to June 3

By Marisa Conner / May 17, 2021 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can celebrate summer with special savings from MILITARY STAR®. Military shoppers who open and use a new MILITARY STAR account from May 21 to June 3 will receive 15% off all first-day purchases instead of the regular 10%. The discount will appear as a credit on…

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Laundry Services Arrive With Touch of an App as Exchange Opens Tide Lockers at Dobbins Air Reserve Base

By Loyd Brumfield / May 14, 2021 /

DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE – Airmen and Reservists at Dobbins Air Reserve Base can now clean up with a variety of laundry services after the Army & Air Force Exchange Service opened 16 Tide Lockers at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. Tide Lockers, the first in operation for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, provide…

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Exchange Shoppers Can Score a Home Run with Sweepstakes

By Marisa Conner / May 13, 2021 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can swing for the fences with the Ford Gum Big League Chew sweepstakes. From May 14 to June 30, authorized shoppers 18 and older can enter to win one of three prizes. The first-place winner will receive a $2,000 Exchange gift card, the second-place winner will…

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Coffee’s Brewing as Army & Air Force Exchange Service Welcomes Prevail Union Café to Maxwell-Gunter AFB

By Loyd Brumfield / May 12, 2021 /

MAXWELL-GUNTER AIR FORCE BASE – Coffee and the military go hand-in-hand, and Airmen and their families have a new home for craft Southern coffees as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service opened Prevail Union Café at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base with a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 10. “We are excited to open a Prevail Coffee…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Unveils Updated Exchange at Luke Air Force Base

By Loyd Brumfield / May 5, 2021 /

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE – A new era of convenience kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 5 to celebrate the grand reopening of a freshly redesigned Luke Air Force Base Exchange. Col. Ryan Richardson, commander of the 56th Mission Support Group at Luke Air Force Base, helped cut the ribbon along with Exchange Western…

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Exchange Welcomes Healthy Dining Choice Bun-D to Fort Detrick

By Loyd Brumfield / May 4, 2021 /

FORT DETRICK – A new healthy dining choice opened its doors for Soldiers and their families as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service welcomed Bun-D to Fort Detrick on May 4. “The opening of Bun-D is exciting, and we are so happy to give our Fort Detrick community another healthy food option,” Fort Detrick…

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