{"id":10922,"date":"2024-12-03T19:45:46","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T19:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=10922"},"modified":"2024-12-03T19:45:46","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T19:45:46","slug":"yappy-holidays-festive-pets-can-fetch-up-to-3000-in-prizes-in-exchanges-photo-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2024\/12\/03\/yappy-holidays-festive-pets-can-fetch-up-to-3000-in-prizes-in-exchanges-photo-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Yappy Holidays! Festive Pets Can Fetch Up to $3,000 in Prizes in Exchange\u2019s Photo Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Exchange<\/a>DALLAS<\/strong>\u2014Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can show off their furry friends in their festive best for a chance at $3,000 in prizes in the Holiday Pet Photo Contest<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Through Dec. 31, shoppers can submit an unaltered photo of their pet in holiday attire at ShopMyExchange.com\/sweepstakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Two grand-prize winners will each receive a $500 Exchange gift card while eight runners-up will each receive a $250 gift card.<\/p>\n

\u201cPets are very much a part of military families,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cGiving the military community a chance to show off their festive friends for a chance at great prizes brings extra excitement to this holiday season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ten entries will be chosen as winners based on originality, creativity and appropriateness to the contest theme.<\/p>\n

All authorized Exchange shoppers 18 years of age or older are eligible to enter, along with Department of Defense and Coast Guard civilians and honorably discharged Veterans who have confirmed their eligibility to shop online. Veterans can visit\u00a0https:\/\/aafes.media\/paveterans<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about their shopping benefit. DoD civilians can visit\u00a0https:\/\/aafes.media\/cacbenefitspa<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Winners will be chosen on or around Jan. 17 and notified directly by email and\/or phone.<\/p>\n

Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>A holiday pet photo contest? You gotta be kitten us! Show off your festive furry friends for a chance at $3,000 in @shopmyexchange prizes. Send a photo of your pet in their holiday best at ShopMyExchange.com\/sweepstakes<\/a> through Dec. 31. Learn more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2Qa<\/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

Twitter:\u202f https:\/\/x.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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