{"id":10855,"date":"2024-11-14T16:31:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T16:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=10855"},"modified":"2024-12-03T18:46:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T18:46:10","slug":"make-a-difference-this-holiday-shopping-season-with-military-relief-fund-donations-at-the-exchange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2024\/11\/14\/make-a-difference-this-holiday-shopping-season-with-military-relief-fund-donations-at-the-exchange\/","title":{"rendered":"Make a Difference This Holiday Shopping Season with Military Relief Fund Donations at the Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS<\/strong> \u2013 Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can make a difference to those in need in the military community by donating to military relief funds this holiday season<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Donations can be made to Army Emergency Relief (AER) or the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) during checkout in Exchange stores or on ShopMyExchange.com. Shoppers can also donate to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) at select Exchanges in the Pacific Region.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAs the holidays approach and the busy shopping season that comes with them, it is an even more important time to think of those in need in our military community,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe Exchange is honored to have such generous shoppers who always support these important relief organizations year after year.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Exchange has partnered with the AER and AFAF since 2017 and the NMCRS since 2023. In those seven years, Exchange shoppers have donated $9.35 million to relief funds.<\/p>\n

Shoppers can donate at PX and BX reg\u00adisters, including self-checkout. Online shoppers will receive a prompt with a donation option when checking out on ShopMyExchange.com.<\/p>\n

AER, AFAF and NMCRS provide grants, scholarships, interest-free loans, charitable donations and more to active-duty service members, Retirees, Guard members and families. For more info, visit publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/give\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>This busy holiday shopping season, remember to support those in need within the military community. Military relief fund donations can be made at checkout at your PX, BX or ShopMyExchange.com. Learn more: https:\/\/wp.me\/pg516D-2P5.<\/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 52nd<\/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:<\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Travis Day, 214-312-3534 or daytra@aafes.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u202f https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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