{"id":10430,"date":"2024-06-27T18:20:51","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T18:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=10430"},"modified":"2024-06-27T18:20:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T18:20:51","slug":"say-thank-you-to-troops-this-independence-day-with-an-army-air-force-exchange-service-gift-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2024\/06\/27\/say-thank-you-to-troops-this-independence-day-with-an-army-air-force-exchange-service-gift-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Say \u2018Thank You\u2019 to Troops this Independence Day with an Army & Air Force Exchange Service Gift Card"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PhotoNEWS RELEASE: 24-059\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 June 27, 2024<\/p>\n

EXCHANGE MEDIA CONTACT: TSGT ELI SMITH \u2013Smithbenj@aafes.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Say \u2018Thank You\u2019 to Troops this Independence Day with an Army & Air Force Exchange Service Gift Card<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

DALLAS \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>While America celebrates its freedom this Independence Day, those who have sacrificed for our freedom can be thanked for their service in the form of an Army & Air Force Exchange Service card.<\/p>\n

Anyone can send a morale-boosting Exchange gift card<\/a> to a Soldier, Airman, Guardian, Sailor, Marine, retiree or Veteran by visiting\u00a0ShopMyExchange.com<\/a>\u00a0and clicking \u201cPurchase Gift Cards\u201d at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we celebrate our independence, it\u2019s a great time to show our appreciation for the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our freedom,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cAn Exchange gift card is a simple yet meaningful way to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Exchange gift cards can be used at PXs and BXs worldwide or at ShopMyExchange.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A\u00a0non-appropriated fund of the Department of Defense,\u00a0the Army & Air Force Exchange Service serves Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, Veterans, retirees and their families through more than\u00a05,500 facilities with operations nationwide, in more than 30 countries and four U.S. territories.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version:\u00a0<\/strong> This Fourth of July, send your appreciation for the heroes in your life with an Exchange gift card using ShopMyExchange.com. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2Ie<\/a><\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 54th<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.7 billion in earnings that support the military community, including through contributions to critical military Quality-of-Life programs.\u00a0<\/strong>The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at\u00a0http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a>\u00a0or follow us on X at\u00a0https:\/\/x.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact TSgt Eli Smith, 214-312-3830 or\u00a0Smithbenj@AAFES.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0\u00a0www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram:\u00a0@shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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