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Military Resale Community Solidifies Joint Buying Alliance with MOU

By Julie Mitchell / February 5, 2019 /

The military resale community has signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint buying alliance expected to provide even greater savings for authorized exchange and commissary shoppers. “The establishment of a Joint Buying Alliance is an outgrowth of numerous cooperative efforts among the exchanges and commissaries,” said Capt. Bruce C. Brown, Commanding Officer of…

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Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jason W. Osborne joins the Fort Campbell Exchange Store Manager Annette Montgomery and General Manager David Swenson in celebrating Elias Lugo, 14, of Clarksville, TN for his academic achievement. Elias was presented with a $2,000 Exchange gift card Feb. 1 as part of the You Made the Grade program.

Military Students Rewarded with $4,000 in Exchange Gift Cards for Academic Achievement

By Marisa Conner / February 4, 2019 /

DALLAS – When Elias Lugo found out he was the grand-prize winner of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s worldwide You Made the Grade sweepstakes, he thought he was dreaming. “I was shaking because I didn’t think I actually won,” he said. Elias received his academic excellence prize, a $2,000 Exchange gift card, at…

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Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jason W. Osborne joins the Fort Campbell Exchange Store Manager Annette Montgomery and General Manager David Swenson in celebrating Elias Lugo, 14, of Clarksville, TN for his academic achievement. Elias was presented with a $2,000 Exchange gift card Feb. 1 as part of the You Made the Grade program.

Study Hard, Win Big: Clarksville Military Teen Wins $2,000 Grand Prize for Academic Achievement at Fort Campbell

By Marisa Conner / February 1, 2019 /

FORT CAMPBELL – When Elias Lugo found out he was the grand-prize winner of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s worldwide You Made the Grade sweepstakes, he thought he was dreaming. “I was shaking because I didn’t think I actually won,” he said. Elias received his prize, a $2,000 Exchange gift card, at a…

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Military Shoppers Could Rev Up Their Own Indian Motorcycle with Exchange Sweepstakes

Military Shoppers Could Rev Up Their Own Indian Motorcycle with Exchange Sweepstakes

By Marisa Conner / January 31, 2019 /

DALLAS – One lucky Army & Air Force Exchange Service shopper will be riding off into the sunset on a 2018 Indian motorcycle. The prize, valued at $19,000, will go to the winner of the Jack Daniel’s 2018 Indian Motorcycle sweepstakes. Authorized Exchange shoppers, including honorably discharged Veterans, are eligible to enter Feb. 1 through…

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Military Families Find Love-ly Flowers, Gifts at the Exchange in Time for Valentine’s Day

Military Families Find Love-ly Flowers, Gifts at the Exchange in Time for Valentine’s Day

By Marisa Conner / January 30, 2019 /

DALLAS – Love is the air! The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping military families shower their loved ones with flowers, gifts and candy for less this Valentine’s Day. Sweethearts can find everything they need in main store and Express locations as well as online at ShopMyExchange.com and at Exchange Petals & Bloom…

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Superheroes for Heroes: Exchange Shoppers Can Win Chance to Attend ‘Captain Marvel’ Premiere

By Marisa Conner / January 29, 2019 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is teaming up with Marvel Studios, Disney and Hasbro to treat one military family to a super-powered movie premiere. One grand-prize winner will receive a three-day, two-night trip for four to the “Captain Marvel” premiere March 4 in Hollywood, Calif. The trip includes airfare within the…

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Service Members Receive 10 Percent off Tax Preparation Services with H&R Block at the Exchange

Service Members Receive 10 Percent off Tax Preparation Services with H&R Block at the Exchange

By Marisa Conner / January 28, 2019 /

DALLAS – To help navigate the first year of significant tax law changes, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is teaming with H&R Block to offer tax preparation services to military members and their families at a 10 percent discount in select Exchange locations around the world. “The Exchange takes every opportunity to make…

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6-Year-Old Honored with $1,500 Exchange Prize for Academic Achievement at Vandenberg Air Force Base

6-Year-Old Honored with $1,500 Exchange Prize for Academic Achievement at Vandenberg Air Force Base

By Marisa Conner / January 25, 2019 /

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE – When first-grader Douglas Anderson IV found out he was the second-place winner of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s worldwide You Made the Grade sweepstakes, he decided to change his name. “He says his name is ‘Rich Man,’” his father said. Douglas received his prize, a $1,500 Exchange gift…

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She Rocks … and Her Army & Air Force Exchange Service Co-Workers in Waco Roll with Happiness

By Marisa Conner / January 24, 2019 /

WACO, Texas – Around the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s She Rocks … and Her Army & Air Force Exchange Service Co-Workers in Waco Roll with HappinessWaco Distribution Center, employees are finding rocks. But these aren’t just any rocks. These are brightly painted masterpieces with everything from holiday scenes to cat faces to inspirational…

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You Made the Grade Josephine Simmons Seymour Johnson AFB

Exchange Honors Military Student with $500 Prize for Academic Achievement at Seymour Johnson AFB

By Marisa Conner / January 18, 2019 /

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE – Fifth-grader Josephine Simmons says she has never won anything before. That changed when she was chosen for the $500 third-place prize in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s worldwide You Made the Grade sweepstakes. “It’s unbelievable,” she said. “I’ve got a couple of friends who are jealous.” Josephine…

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