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MILITARY STAR Surprises 10 Shoppers With $35,000 in Home for the Holidays Sweepstakes

By Marisa Conner / December 22, 2021 /

DALLAS – Ten military shoppers have won a combined $35,000 in cash—simply for using their MILITARY STAR® cards to make purchases—in the 2021 MILITARY STAR Home for the Holidays sweepstakes. Five grand-prize winners—one each from the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard—received a $5,000 check, while one runner-up from each service branch…

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Photo of shoppers browsing offerings at the Fort Hood Clear Creek Shopping Center Exchange’s new Bath & Body Works store, which opened Dec. 17.

Fort Hood’s Clear Creek Exchange Shopping Center Welcomes Bath & Body Works

By Keiana Holleman / December 17, 2021 /

FORT HOOD – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service unveiled its new Bath & Body Works store at Fort Hood’s Clear Creek Shopping Center on Dec. 17, just in time for Soldiers and military families to stock up on fragrant gifts for the holidays. Fort Hood is home to only the third Bath &…

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Air Force Master Sgt. Brett Myers, Engineering Craftsman with the 718th Civil Engineer Squadron, and his wife, Misti, pose for a picture with Flor Payton, Kadena Exchange main store manager, after Brett surprised Misti with a MacBook Pro. Brett used the Exchange’s layaway program for the first time to purchase the laptop for Misti, who is pursuing a degree in medical administration. On Dec. 15, Brett was invited to a video call with celebrity and Marine and Navy Veteran, Montel Williams. During the call, Williams announced that all Exchange layaways in the Pacific Region, including Brett’s, were paid in full by nonprofit Pay Away the Layaway. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Mark A. Kauffman)

Making Spirits Bright: Nearly $109,000 in Exchange Layaways Paid in Full for 374 Military Shoppers

By Marisa Conner / December 16, 2021 /

CAMP FOSTER – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers in the Pacific were treated to an early holiday surprise when they learned their layaways had been paid in full. Exchange shoppers in South Korea, Japan, Okinawa, Hawaii and Guam joined a video call Dec. 14 for the big reveal, delivered by celebrity guest and…

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American Underdog free screening announcement

Exchange Treats OCONUS Warfighters, Families to Special Free Screening of “American Underdog”

By Marisa Conner / December 16, 2021 /

DALLAS – Warfighters and military families at select overseas installations can come together for a special holiday screening of “American Underdog” Dec. 25 at their local Exchange Reel Time Theater. In a first for Exchange theaters outside the continental United States, the film will screen for free on the same day as its debut in…

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Korea Distribution Center and bakery grand opening

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Celebrates Opening of New USAG Humphreys Distribution Center, Bakery

By Marisa Conner / November 19, 2021 /

U.S. ARMY GARRISON HUMPHREYS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service launched a new era of service and support for the Pacific military community with the unveiling of a new distribution center and bakery at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull, Eighth Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Willard Burleson, Exchange Chief Operating…

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2022 Military Friendly Top 10 Spouse Employer and Military Friendly Employer Silver Award seals, with photos of Exchange Veteran and military spouse associates

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Recognized as 2022 Military Friendly® Employer, Spouse Employer

By Marisa Conner / November 18, 2021 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service was designated a Top 10 Military Friendly® Spouse Employer among companies $5 billion or larger for 2022 by VIQTORY, publisher of Military Spouse and G.I. Jobs magazines. The recognition was the 10th earned by the Department of Defense retailer, which also earned its 12th Military Friendly®…

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Exchange Named 2021 Best for Vets: Employer

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Earns Eighth Consecutive Recognition as Best for Vets: Employer

By Marisa Conner / November 9, 2021 /

DALLAS – Military Times has named the Army & Air Force Exchange Service a Best for Vets: Employer for the eighth year in a row. The Department of Defense’s largest retailer, which earlier this year surpassed its goal to hire 50,000 Veterans and military spouses, is one of 161 companies to earn a place on…

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From left, Fort Stewart Exchange General Manager Hollie Morales, Garrison Commander Col. Manuel Ramirez, DOCS Dental owner and CEO Dr. Lawrence Caplin and actress and entrepreneur Angela Simmons cut the ribbon on a new DOCS dental office at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service furniture store mini mall.

Fort Stewart Community Can Keep Smiles Bright with Opening of Exchange DOCS Dental Office

By Marisa Conner / October 25, 2021 /

FORT STEWART – Fort Stewart retirees and military families can keep their smiles bright without having to go off-post thanks to the opening of a DOCS dental office at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service furniture store mini mall. Fort Stewart Garrison Commander Col. Manuel Ramirez and a special celebrity guest, actress and entrepreneur…

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Remains Committed to Sustainability

By Robert Philpot / October 25, 2021 /

DALLAS – October is Energy Action Month, but for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, energy conservation is year-round—and it’s just one part of the Exchange’s commitment to sustainability. “The Exchange is committed to reducing electricity and water use, as well as increasing recycling and marketing sustainable products,” said Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby,…

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Exchange Shoppers Can Manage Holiday Budgets with MILITARY STAR Fixed Payment Plans

By Marisa Conner / October 19, 2021 /

DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can complete their holiday shopping while sticking to their budgets by using the MILITARY STAR® card’s fixed payment plans. The MILITARY STAR Pay Your Way plans allow shoppers to buy now and pay later by offering fixed monthly payments at a reduced APR of 9.99%. The…

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