Press Releases

MILITARY STAR Cardmembers Can Celebrate 249th Army Birthday With Exclusive Savings

By Zach Wright / June 5, 2024 /

DALLAS – MILITARY STAR® cardmembers can celebrate the Army’s 249th birthday with exclusive one-day-only savings. On June 14, MILITARY STAR is offering: 10 cents off per gallon of gas at Army & Air Force Exchange Service fuel locations. 15% off food purchases at participating Exchange restaurants. $10 off a concession purchase of $25 or more…

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Military Shoppers Can Win $6,300 in Bling in the Exchange’s Summer Sparkle Sweepstakes

By Keiana Holleman / June 4, 2024 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers can add sparkle to their summer looks in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Summer Sparkle sweepstakes. From June 7 through June 13, authorized military shoppers 18 and older can visit ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes to enter to win one of eight prizes from a prize pool valued at more than $6,300, including:…

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Fort Eisenhower Exchange Unveils New Troop Store

By Zach Wright / May 31, 2024 /

FORT EISENHOWER – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service unveiled its new troop store at Fort Eisenhower, giving service members an improved shopping experience at the home of the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence. The 12,808-square-foot troop store provides an improved, convenient shopping experience for Soldiers, students in advanced individual training and Airmen,…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Celebrates Grand Opening of $15.7 Million Express at Fort Irwin

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Celebrates Grand Opening of $15.7 Million Express at Fort Irwin

By Travis Day / May 30, 2024 /

FORT IRWIN – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service celebrated the opening of the $15.7 million 24-hour Mojave Express at Fort Irwin on May 29, marking a significant Quality-of-Life improvement for the remote California Army installation. The 14,000-square-foot convenience store includes a Hunt Brothers Pizza and Chopz quick-serve restaurants; a food truck plaza; and…

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Support Soldiers in June by giving $2.49 at Exchange registers for the Army’s 249th birthday

By Marisa Conner / May 30, 2024 /

DALLAS — Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can celebrate the U.S. Army’s 249th birthday all June by donating $2.49 to Army Emergency Relief at registers. The Army’s birthday is June 14, which also serves as the final day of the 2024 AER Annual Campaign, a yearly fundraising drive that gives Soldiers an opportunity…

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With extensive infrastructure in place, The Exchange is ready to support service members and their families ahead of the predicted busy hurricane season.

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Prepared to Support Military Communities as Hurricane Season Approaches

By Zach Wright / May 28, 2024 /

DALLAS – Experts are predicting a busy Atlantic hurricane season for 2024 and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is standing ready to take care of any affected military communities. In anticipation of the official start of the hurricane season June 1, the Exchange has worked with local commands to ensure PXs and BXs…

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AER and AFAF Donations

Family Helping Family: Exchange Shoppers Donated $2.5 Million to Military Relief Funds in 2023

By Marisa Conner / May 22, 2024 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers extended a helping hand to their fellow service members, military families and retirees in need through $2.5 million in donations to military relief funds in 2023. Shoppers have the option to contribute to Army Emergency Relief (AER) or the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) when checking…

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Smooth Move! Exchange Helps Make PCS Season Simple with Online Resources

By Marisa Conner / May 20, 2024 /

DALLAS – As military members and families prepare to receive their Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making sure they have everything they need for a smooth move. The Exchange’s online PCS headquarters has resources for every step of their move. Military members and families can visit…

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New MILITARY STAR Cardmembers Save 15% On All First-Day Purchases May 23 Through 30

By Marisa Conner / May 16, 2024 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers who open and use a new MILITARY STAR® account May 23 through May 30 will save 15% on all purchases made the first day—and the savings don’t stop there. The 15% savings for new cardmembers, which is being offered instead of the usual 10% first-day discount,…

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Military Appreciation Month

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Careers Strengthen Military Communities

By Marcia Rhodes / May 8, 2024 /

DALLAS – During Military Appreciation Month, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is reminding Veterans, military spouses and dependents of the meaningful career opportunities the organization provides for those who served as well as family members of those who serve. “Hiring Veterans and military spouses is a Quality-of-Life force multiplier, bringing financial security to…

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