{"id":10742,"date":"2024-10-16T16:29:17","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T16:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=10742"},"modified":"2024-10-16T16:29:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T16:29:17","slug":"military-star-extends-emergency-assistance-for-cardmembers-affected-by-hurricanes-helene-and-milton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2024\/10\/16\/military-star-extends-emergency-assistance-for-cardmembers-affected-by-hurricanes-helene-and-milton\/","title":{"rendered":"MILITARY STAR Extends Emergency Assistance for Cardmembers Affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 MILITARY STAR\u00ae<\/sub>, which is offering cardmembers who have been affected by Hurricane Helene emergency assistance<\/a> with their accounts, has extended the deadline for relief to Nov. 30 after Hurricane Milton. Cardmembers can receive 90 days 0% interest and no payments on existing balances and new purchases by calling the MILITARY STAR Contact Center through Nov. 30 at 877-891-7827.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe back-to-back hurricanes have been devastating on the communities affected and the MILITARY STAR team is here to provide relief for those digging out from the storms,\u201d said Tommy Ward, senior vice president of the Exchange Credit Program. \u201cCardmembers in these areas can focus on recovery and taking care of each other.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shoppers who sign up for a new MILITARY STAR account through Nov. 30 may also be eligible to receive 0% interest and no payments for 90 days, in addition to the standard 10% off all first-day purchases.<\/p>\n

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Emergency relief valid for active cardmembers in affected areas. Standard account terms will apply after 90 days. New purchases will be added to the existing balance during the 90-day emergency relief period. Offer for new cardmembers subject to credit approval. The first-day discount for new cardmembers will be applied as a credit on the first monthly billing statement.<\/p>\n

The MILITARY STAR card is accepted at all military exchanges and commissaries. For more information or to apply for a card, visit https:\/\/aafes.media\/MilStarPA<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>MILITARY STAR cardmembers who have been affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton can receive emergency assistance with 0% interest and no payments on existing balances and new purchases for 90 days. Cardmembers can reach out to the Contact Center to initiate this offer now through Nov. 30 by calling 877-891-7827. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/pg516D-2Ng<\/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. 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 http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on X at https:\/\/x.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Chris Ward, 214-312-3861 or wardchr@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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