Press Releases

Study Hard, Win Big: Navarre Military Child Wins $1,500 Second Prize for Academic Achievement at Hurlburt Field

By Marisa Conner / July 26, 2019 /

HURLBURT FIELD – When Gordon Goetz found out he was the second-prize winner of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s worldwide You Made the Grade sweepstakes, he couldn’t believe his luck. “My first thought was ‘oh my gosh,’” he said. “This has never happened to me before.” Gordon received his prize, a $1,500 Exchange…

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At 30th BOSS Symposium, Exchange Contributes Support to Soldiers

By Chris Ward / July 26, 2019 /

INDIANAPOLIS—In its continuing mission to support Warfighters’ Quality-of-Life programs such as Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS), the Army & Air Force Exchange Service attended the 2019 BOSS Training Symposium in Indianapolis. On BOSS’ 30th anniversary, approximately 250 single Soldiers, MWR professionals and Command Sgts. Maj. from 64 Army garrisons worldwide gathered from July 22…

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$5,000 in Exchange Gift Cards Up for Grabs in Awake Chocolate Sweepstakes

By Sgt. 1st Class Tim Meyer / July 25, 2019 /

DALLAS – What a sweet wake-up! This summer the Exchange will award $500 gift cards to 10 lucky military shoppers, $5,000 total, in the Awake Caffeinated Chocolate Sweepstakes. From Aug. 1-31, authorized Exchange shoppers age 18 and older may enter the sweepstakes at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. “A $500 gift…

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Study Hard, Win Big: Scottsdale Military Teen Wins $2,000 Exchange Grand Prize for Academic Achievement at Luke AFB

By Marisa Conner / July 25, 2019 /

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE – Mary Rita Kostas, 13, has had a busy summer—from lifeguard camp to space camp to winning the grand prize in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade sweepstakes. Col. Robert Sylvester, 56th Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange senior enlisted advisor,…

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MILITARY STAR Shoppers Can Get Smart Savings on Back-to-School Fashion

By Marisa Conner / July 24, 2019 /

DALLAS – Military families around the world can save on back-to-school fashion with their MILITARY STAR® cards from Aug. 1 to 8. Shoppers will receive 10% off all children’s, women’s and men’s apparel purchases of $100 or more when they use their MILITARY STAR card. The offer is valid at the Army & Air Force…

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Exchange Makes Durable Medical Equipment Available for Luke Community

By Marisa Conner / July 24, 2019 /

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE – Luke Airmen, retirees and families can now find crutches, braces, mobility devices and other durable medical equipment (DME) at the Luke Exchange mall. Jay Starks, owner of the DME shop; Aileen Beck, Luke Exchange general manager; and Michele Klein, Exchange services business manager, cut the ribbon on the Platinum Venture…

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Exchange Senior Enlisted Advisor Focuses on Serving Airmen at Luke AFB

By Marisa Conner / July 24, 2019 /

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s senior enlisted advisor is making it his mission to ensure Airmen and families at Luke Air Force Base have the products they need, whether shopping in-store or online. During his visit to Luke AFB on July 23, Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis…

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At VFW National Convention, Exchange Spreads the Word About Tax-Free Online Shopping for Veterans

By Marisa Conner / July 23, 2019 /

ORLANDO, Fla. – The lifelong, tax-free shopping benefit at ShopMyExchange.com continues to resonate with Veterans, who have saved more than $5.8 million in sales tax since the benefit launched in 2017. At the 120th VFW National Convention in Orlando from July 20 to July 24, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service spread the word…

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Exchange Welcomes Army Combat Fitness Test Administrator as New BE FIT Influencer

By Marisa Conner / July 17, 2019 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s BE FIT program has a new influencer: Sgt. 1st Class Sherille Butler, a 12-year Army logistics specialist, certified Army Combat Fitness Test administrator and bodybuilder. The Exchange’s BE FIT program empowers military customers, their families and the broader military community to make healthy lifestyle choices. Butler…

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124 Years Strong: Army & Air Force Exchange Service Celebrates Anniversary with Special Savings

By Marisa Conner / July 16, 2019 /

DALLAS – For 124 years, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has gone where troops have gone to provide goods and services to Warfighters and their families. The Department of Defense’s oldest retailer is celebrating its July 25 anniversary with savings for military shoppers. Soldiers, Airmen, retirees and military families can enjoy these great…

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