{"id":11440,"date":"2025-06-30T18:58:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T18:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=11440"},"modified":"2025-06-30T19:51:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T19:51:23","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-to-host-free-in-store-toy-events-for-military-children-in-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2025\/06\/30\/army-air-force-exchange-service-to-host-free-in-store-toy-events-for-military-children-in-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Host Free In-Store Toy Events for Military Children in July"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Military children worldwide can add some extra fun to their summer breaks with free in-store events<\/a> at select Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores throughout July.<\/p>\n

More than 50 PXs and BXs will host a Play-Doh kitchen crafting event Saturday, July 5, and a Nerf event Saturday, July 26. Both events are scheduled for 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at all locations.<\/p>\n

Military kids aged 2 and older can make creative kitchen and food-themed sculptures at the Play-Doh event while those ages 8 and older can participate in a friendly battle with Nerf blaster toys.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is thrilled to bring some extra excitement to our youngest heroes\u2019 summer fun with these in-store events in July,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cOur store associates worldwide look forward to welcoming military children for some well-deserved fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

A list of participating stores can be found here<\/a>. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, visit your local Exchange\u2019s Facebook page or visit your customer service desk.<\/p>\n

Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>Add some extra excitement to your summer break! Select PXs and BXs worldwide will host free in-store Play-Doh and Nerf events for military children throughout July. Learn more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2Yw<\/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, the Exchange benefit has provided $15 billion in value to 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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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Travis Day at 214-312-3534 or daytra@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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