Press Releases
DALLAS – Back-to-school shopping doesn’t have to break the bank. To help military families stay on budget while preparing for the school year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is expanding its layaway program to include computers, tablets and more from July 1 to Aug. 31. Laptops, desktops, iPads, notebook computers, tablets and other…
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DALLAS –The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is partnering with Unilever this summer to provide 30 lucky military shoppers $500 gift cards in the From the Field to Your Family sweepstakes. From June 28 to Aug. 1, authorized Exchange shoppers age 18 and older may enter the sweepstakes at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes. No purchase is necessary…
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ORLANDO, Fla. – For retired Staff Sgt. Cheryl Davis, first time was the charm. The Army Veteran entered her first Army & Air Force Exchange Service contest earlier this year. Now, she is ready to head off into the sunset on her new motorcycle—she just needs to learn to ride it first. “I couldn’t believe…
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DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is recruiting Veterans to bring a taste of home to Warfighters downrange. The 123-year-old Department of Defense retailer is seeking Veterans to deploy to fill various positions wherever the Exchange operates within Southwest Asia and Eastern Europe. “When the Exchange hires Veterans for downrange assignments, these…
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PATCH BARRACKS – It started as a bribe—an offer to tempt his daughters to join him at a woodworking safety class. Captain Gerard “Hank” Mauterer didn’t know ordering a large drink would make the trip unforgettable. To use the woodworking facility on Kelley Barracks, Mauterer was required to take a safety course. He invited his…
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DALLAS – Members of the public can show support for service members and their families this Fourth of July by sending gift cards from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s website, ShopMyExchange.com. The Exchange offers two types of gift cards. E-gift cards may be redeemed online only at ShopMyExchange.com. Physical gift cards can be…
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DALLAS – Making a Permanent Change of Station is a rite of passage for military families—and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is here to help. The Exchange’s PCS Headquarters offers a one-stop solution for Soldiers, Airmen and their families at ShopMyExchange.com/PCS. The Department of Defense’s largest retailer provides checklists, moving supplies and links…
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FORT BLISS – Five professional gamers from Complexity gaming, a professional esports organization, put their consoles down and a rucksack on as they spent a day in the life of a Soldier at Fort Bliss on June 14. The event was a partnership between the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, U.S. Army Installation Management…
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DALLAS – MILITARY STAR® and Unilever are making this summer even brighter for 50 military shoppers with $25,000 in giveaways. On July 15, all MILITARY STAR cardholders will automatically be entered into a drawing. Fifty winners selected at random will receive $500 MILITARY STAR statement credits. “It’s always an honor to give back to service…
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WASHINGTON – The Army, Air Force and the Department of Defense’s largest retailer are committing to transforming on-installation dining to better meet the nutritional needs of Warfighters. At the June 11 Association of Defense Communities’ national summit in Washington, Installation Management Command Commander Lt. Gen. Bradley Becker, U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Jay…
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