Press Releases

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Named Military Friendly® Spouse Employer for 2020

By Marisa Conner / October 21, 2019 /

DALLAS — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been named a Military Friendly® Spouse Employer for the eighth time by Viqtory Media, publisher of Military Spouse magazine. The Military Friendly® Spouse Employer list recognizes companies based on six key criteria: hiring and onboarding; opportunity and advancement; culture and commitment; support and retention; policies…

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National Guard and Reserve Members Can Purchase Uniforms at ShopMyExchange.com

By Chris Ward / October 18, 2019 /

DALLAS – Army and Air Force National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve and Air Force Reserve Component service members, regardless of active status or rank, can buy uniforms and uniform items online through the Army & Air Force Exchange Service at www.ShopMyExchange.com. Each branch of service provides separate funding to establish and operate Military Clothing Stores…

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Exchange Debuts 2019 Army-Navy Game Truck With a Special Message For Veterans

By Marisa Conner / October 17, 2019 /

DALLAS — As America gears up for 120th Army-Navy Game, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is delivering a special message to service members, military families and Veterans with the help of a 53-foot rolling billboard. The Exchange’s custom tractor-trailer reminds shoppers that the Department of Defense’s largest retailer and the annual clash between…

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Military Shoppers Can Prepare for the Unexpected with Exchange Protection Plans

By Marisa Conner / October 16, 2019 /

Military shoppers at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service can protect their investments with Exchange Protection Plans, powered by Asurion. Protection plans guard against common factors that can damage or destroy items, such as accidental damage from handling; breakdowns due to heat, dust and humidity; power surges; and wear and tear. Shoppers can add…

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At AUSA Annual Meeting, Army & Air Force Exchange Service Debuts a Formidable Mobile Unit

By Marisa Conner / October 15, 2019 /

WASHINGTON — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is debuting a new look for its mobile field Exchange (MFE) at the Association of the United States Army annual meeting, highlighting the Department of Defense retailer’s extraordinary support for troops serving in contingency operations or after natural disasters at home. The 53-foot “Exchange on wheels”…

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Exchange’s 2019 Toy Book Is Every Military Brat’s Guide to the Holidays

By Marisa Conner / October 10, 2019 /

DALLAS — The holidays are just around the corner and so are the savings for military shoppers, thanks to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s 2019 Toy Book. Available Oct. 18, the annual Toy Book will feature all the hottest toys for children of all ages such as Sesame Street Love to Hug Elmo,…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Named a Top 50 Company for Latinas

By Marisa Conner / October 9, 2019 /

DALLAS – For the 12th consecutive year, Latina Style magazine has named the Army & Air Force Exchange Service one of the 50 best companies for Latinas to work, highlighting the Department of Defense retailer’s commitment to championing diversity. The LATINA Style 50 Report identifies corporations that provide the best career opportunities for Latinas in…

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Fort Sill Welcomes Esports Pros to Exchange, Events

By Marisa Conner / October 8, 2019 /

FORT SILL – Six esports professionals from Complexity Gaming leveled up with a different set of skills this month with help from Fort Sill Soldiers, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Family and MWR. As part of the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) initiative, the pro gamers…

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Exchange Shoppers Save 15% by Opening a New MILITARY STAR Account Oct. 10-24

By Marisa Conner / October 8, 2019 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can get more bang for their buck by opening a new MILITARY STAR® card account. From Oct. 10 to 24, shoppers who apply and are approved for a new MILITARY STAR card will save 15% on all first-day purchases instead of the 10% discount regularly offered.…

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Pentagon Ceremony Honors 2019 Outstanding Exchange Associate with a Disability

By Marisa Conner / October 7, 2019 /

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Outstanding Associate with a Disability worldwide winner Amina Grant has advice for other associates with disabilities: “Be yourself.” “Don’t see yourself as your disability,” said Grant, who works as a materials handler leader at the military retailer’s Dan Daniel Distribution Center in Newport News, Va.…

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