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Exchange-Exclusive Brands Provide Everyday Savings for Military Shoppers

By Marisa Conner / September 8, 2021 /

DALLAS – Military shoppers save with tax-free shopping at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores—and Exchange-exclusive brands offer even greater savings every day on clothing, health and beauty items, household supplies, kitchenware, home décor, snacks and more. “Exchange-exclusive brands deliver the high quality shoppers are looking for,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin…

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Three Military Students Honored with $4,000 in Prizes in Exchange’s You Made the Grade Program

By Marisa Conner / August 24, 2021 /

DALLAS – Three military children are heading back to school with an extra boost of academic pride as winners of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade worldwide sweepstakes. Mateo Rojas, a rising 11th-grader, was named the grand-prize winner and received a $2,000 gift card from the Travis Air Force Base…

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Air Force spouse Caitlynn Kelly, Grand Forks Air Force Base Express customer experience associate, has brought the Army & Air Force Exchange Service across the finish line on its goal to hire 50,000 Veterans and military spouses. The Exchange plans to hire an additional 25,000 Veterans and spouses over the next five years, aiming for a total of 75,000 such hires by 2026.

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Aims for 75,000 Veteran and Military Spouse Hires by 2026

By Marisa Conner / August 23, 2021 /

DALLAS – Just after crossing the finish line on its goal to hire 50,000 Veterans and military spouses, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is ready to up its game when it comes to hiring our heroes. Over the next five years, the Department of Defense retailer plans to hire 25,000 more Veterans and…

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The Exchange’s Information Technology directorate is now recruiting for worldwide IT positions, most of which can be worked remotely.

Now Hiring! Army & Air Force Exchange Service Offers Flexibility to IT Applicants Worldwide

By Marisa Conner / August 19, 2021 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering Veterans, military family members and anyone else with a passion for serving those who serve the opportunity to start a career in Information Technology. The Department of Defense’s largest retailer is seeking candidates for IT positions worldwide—including end user computer technician, business continuity specialist,…

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Fort Jackson Exchange Bolsters BE FIT Dining Options with New Subway Restaurant

By Marisa Conner / August 17, 2021 /

FORT JACKSON – Soldiers and their families can enjoy a new better-for-you dining option at Fort Jackson with the opening of Subway at the main Exchange food court. Fort Jackson Garrison Commander Col. Ryan Hanson and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Algrish C. Williams helped Exchange General Manager Kimberly Neiss and other Army & Air Force…

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New MILITARY STAR Cardholders Save 15% on First-Day Purchases Aug. 20 to Sept. 2

By Marisa Conner / August 17, 2021 /

DALLAS – Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and military shoppers looking to save at military exchanges and commissaries can receive an additional 15% savings when they open and use a new MILITARY STAR® account. The discount applies to all purchases made the first day and is in place of the regular 10% discount for new cardholders. The…

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11th-Grade Military Student Wins $2,000 Gift Card from Travis AFB Exchange for Academic Performance

By Marisa Conner / August 12, 2021 /

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE – Summer break got even better for rising high school junior Mateo Rojas—he was named the grand-prize winner in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade program. The program rewards military students like Mateo for maintaining strong academic performance. Mateo was selected as the top winner in…

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MILITARY STAR Card Saves Military Community Nearly $30M in 2020

By Marisa Conner / July 27, 2021 /

DALLAS – Reaching for the MILITARY STAR® card at a military exchange store or commissary is strengthening benefits for all who serve and have served. In 2020, authorized exchange and commissary shoppers who used the MILITARY STAR card—available exclusively to military members, retirees, Veterans and military dependents—saved the military community $28.7 million in banking transaction…

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Little Rock AFB Tide Lockers

Little Rock AFB Airmen Can Access Laundry Services with Touch of an App as Army & Air Force Exchange Service Opens Tide Lockers

By Marisa Conner / July 7, 2021 /

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE – Airmen and families at Little Rock Air Force Base can clean up with a variety of laundry services with the opening of 20 Tide Lockers at the Exchange. Tide Lockers provide a convenient, 24/7 drop-off for laundry. After downloading the Tide Cleaners app, shoppers can bag their clothing—no hangers…

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U.S. Veterans Magazine Names Exchange Among the ‘Best of the Best’ for 8th Consecutive Year

By Marisa Conner / June 30, 2021 /

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine on its 2021 “Best of the Best” list. It is the eighth consecutive year the publication has so honored the Exchange for “championing veteran initiatives.” “Veterans—both our shoppers and associates—are a key reason for the Exchange’s success in carrying…

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