Press Releases

Exchange Driver, an Army Veteran, Named 2019 National Private Truck Council All-Star

By Marisa Conner / September 16, 2019 /

DALLAS – Edward R. Carley III, a driver for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s West Coast Distribution Center, has been selected as a 2019 National Private Truck Council (NPTC) National Driver All-Star. The annual award recognizes private fleet drivers who exhibit an exceptional commitment to safety, compliance and customer service. The nomination process…

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Exchange Raises Awareness for Army Emergency Relief at a Military Tribute at the Greenbrier

By Marisa Conner / September 12, 2019 /

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is spreading the word about its dedication to troops worldwide and its commitment to supporting Army Emergency Relief during A Military Tribute at the Greenbrier, the first stop of the 2019-2020 PGA Tour. A 53-foot mobile field Exchange (MFE) onsite at the tournament…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Hires 40,000th Military Spouse/Veteran

By Marisa Conner / September 12, 2019 /

DALLAS – The Department of Defense’s largest retailer continues to advance in its goal to hire 50,000 military spouses and Veterans by 2020. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, which operates more than 4,000 retail stores and restaurants on military installations, specifically recruits members of the military family to help fulfill its mission of…

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Exchange Ensures Safety of School Meals Amid Typhoon Damage to Warehouse

By Julie Mitchell / September 12, 2019 /

CAMP MARKET, SOUTH KOREA – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is all in to ensure the safety of food provided to school children at Department of Defense Education Activity schools and to diners at Exchange restaurants. Typhoon Lingling damaged the Exchange’s Korea Distribution Center, including freezers used for the DODEA school meal program…

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Exchange Celebrates 72nd Air Force Birthday with Special Offers Sept. 18

By Marisa Conner / September 10, 2019 /

DALLAS – The U.S. Air Force will mark its 72nd birthday on Sept. 18, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating with special offers for military shoppers. Airmen, Soldiers and military families can enjoy these savings on Sept 18: 10 cents off every gallon of gas with their MILITARY STAR® card at…

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Military Shoppers Can Support Army, Air Force Relief Programs at the Exchange

By Marisa Conner / September 9, 2019 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving shoppers another chance to support Airmen and Soldiers in need during its second Give and Get Back donation period of the year. Sept. 13 to 17, Exchange shoppers can donate to either Army Emergency Relief (AER) or the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) at…

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No Disruptions to School Meals Anticipated after Typhoon Lingling

By Julie Mitchell / September 8, 2019 /

CAMP MARKET, SOUTH KOREA – An Army & Air Force Exchange Service distribution center at Camp Market suffered extensive damage Saturday from Typhoon Lingling, but no disruptions to meals for Department of Defense Education Activity schools are anticipated. A freezer dedicated to the DODEA school meal program and national restaurants including Burger King, Subway and…

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Military Shoppers Can Get Their Game On with Exchange Sweepstakes

By Marisa Conner / September 4, 2019 /

DALLAS — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is teaming with Rockstar Games to bring the Gears of War Gaming Sweepstakes to military shoppers worldwide. From Sept. 1-30, military shoppers 18 and older can enter to win a grand-prize package including an Xbox One X gaming console and copy of “Gears 5,” the latest…

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Did Someone Say ‘Free’? Exchange Launching Fee-Free Layaway Ahead of the Holidays

By Marisa Conner / September 3, 2019 /

DALLAS – Soldiers, Airmen and military families can get a jump-start on holiday shopping thanks to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s fee-free layaway. From Sept. 1 to Dec. 24, the Exchange will waive its $3 service fee for items priced at $25 or more. Toys, bikes, clothing and more are included. “The holidays…

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Arizona Air National Guard Officer Heads to the World Long Drive Championship

By Marisa Conner / August 29, 2019 /

DALLAS — An officer with the Arizona National Guard’s 161st Air Refueling Wing is teeing off with golf’s best in the Volvik World Long Drive Championship thanks to his win at the Exchange Celebrating Service: Fort Jackson qualifier this spring. Maj. Mikael Dubois is one of 96 long-drive hitters in the men’s open division, which…

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