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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 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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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 Bringing First Qdoba Restaurants to Pacific Region with Four Locations

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Bringing First Qdoba Restaurants to Pacific Region with Four Locations

By Marisa Conner / August 12, 2024 /

DALLAS – Service members and families in Japan and South Korea will be able to enjoy a familiar taste of home with the opening of four Qdoba Mexican Eats restaurants on three military installations—the first Qdobas in both countries. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will open the popular fast-casual restaurants at Kadena Air…

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Exchange and The Walt Disney Company Screen Pre-release of Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine” for troops in Romania, Lithuania

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / August 4, 2024 /

PABRADĖ TRAINING AREA, LITHUANIA & MK AIR BASE, ROMANIA – Against a backdrop of ongoing military operations and training missions, deployed troops at two pivotal NATO military installations were treated to an exclusive preview of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ahead of its U.S. release. The special screenings were…

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TGIF! Score Double Points Fridays in August on All MILITARY STAR® Purchases at the Express

By Marisa Conner / July 29, 2024 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can start their weekends with a bonus: double rewards points every Friday on all MILITARY STAR® purchases at Express stores. Each Friday in August, cardmembers will receive four points per $1 spent—including fuel—at Expresses instead of the usual two points. Cardmembers also save 5 cents per…

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