Press Releases

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Shoppers Can Kick Off Holiday Shopping Early With Fee-Free Layaway

By Zach Wright / September 5, 2024 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers can start saving on holiday shopping purchases in September with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s fee-free layaway promotion. From Sept. 6 through Dec. 24, the Exchange is waiving the $3 service fee for layaways of clothing, toys and more when paid in full and picked up by Dec. 24.…

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Army & Air Force Exchanges to Host Free In-Store Activities for Military Children Saturdays in Fall

By Keiana Holleman / September 4, 2024 /

DALLAS – Military kids can enjoy their weekend break from the classroom with free games and activities each Saturday in fall at participating Army & Air Force Exchange stores. From Sept. 14 through Nov. 2, military families can visit participating PXs and BXs from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays to participate in free…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Offer Bass Pro Shops Gear Tax-Free

Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Offer Bass Pro Shops Gear Tax-Free

By Julie Mitchell / September 3, 2024 /

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Bass Pro Shops are teaming up to bring the best fishing, hunting and outdoor gear to military shoppers tax-free at ShopMyExchange.com. Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris signed an agreement in Springfield, Missouri, for the Department of Defense’s largest…

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Specialty Exchange Trailer Hypes Army-Navy Game as College Football Season Begins

Specialty Exchange Trailer Hypes Army-Navy Game as College Football Season Begins

By Marisa Conner / August 29, 2024 /

DALLAS – Drivers on the road this fall may see the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s newest tractor-trailer design shouting out this year’s Army-Navy Football Game taking place Dec. 14 in Washington D.C. The trailer will be on display at the 125th playing of the legendary college football rivalry game at Commanders Field, but…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Named ‘Veteran Friendly’ by U.S. Veterans Magazine 11 Years Running

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Named ‘Veteran Friendly’ by U.S. Veterans Magazine 11 Years Running

By Marcia Rhodes / August 27, 2024 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine as a “Veteran Friendly” employer for 2024, marking the 11th straight year the Department of Defense’s largest retailer has earned the honor for its hiring efforts. “Family serving family is amplified when Veterans join the Exchange,” said Air Force Chief…

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Comcast NBCUniversal Teams Up with Exchange to Provide Service Members Free Streaming of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

By Keiana Holleman / August 26, 2024 /

DALLAS – Service members and honorably discharged Veterans can enjoy free access to stream NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games from their personal devices and computers through ShopMyExchange.com thanks to a collaboration with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Comcast NBCUniversal. The Paralympic Games take place from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8 in…

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MILITARY STAR Giving Away $30,000 to Help Military Community Get ‘Home for the Holidays’

By Marisa Conner / August 21, 2024 /

DALLAS – It’s never too early to start planning for the holidays, and MILITARY STAR® is working to make wishes come true in time for the season. Six winners—one from each branch of service—will receive $5,000 cash in the seventh annual Home for the Holidays Sweepstakes. Cardmembers will automatically be entered into the sweepstakes when…

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Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine Unveils His Fresh Kitchen at Joint Base Andrews Exchange

Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine Unveils His Fresh Kitchen at Joint Base Andrews Exchange

By Travis Day / August 15, 2024 /

JOINT BASE ANDREWS – The Joint Base Andrews Exchange food court celebrated its new better-for-you restaurant—mixing in the excitement of celebrity chef Robert Irvine, who unveiled his first Fresh Kitchen on a military installation. The ribbon was cut on the new restaurant by Army & Air Force Exchange Service Director/CEO Tom Shull, 316th Wing Commander…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Honors Military Kids for Academic Excellence

They Made the Grade! Army & Air Force Exchange Service Honors Military Kids for Academic Excellence

By Zach Wright / August 14, 2024 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service rewarded three students with $4,000 in gift cards in its You Made the Grade sweepstakes, part of its worldwide program honoring the academic excellence and resiliency of military students. Fourth grader Ana Avila, daughter of Department of Defense civilian Eduardo Avila at Fort Buchanan, took home…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Welcomes New Commander for Europe, Southwest Asia, Africa

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Welcomes New Commander for Europe, Southwest Asia, Africa

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / August 12, 2024 /

SEMBACH, Germany – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service recently welcomed Army Col. Everett “Bud” Lacroix as the commander of its Europe/Southwest Asia/Africa region. As the region’s commander, Lacroix is responsible for about 4,300 associates in more than 25 countries across three continents and 1,400 facilities, which support half a million customers. Lacroix brings…

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