{"id":11508,"date":"2025-07-21T15:03:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T15:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=11508"},"modified":"2025-10-28T18:08:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T18:08:56","slug":"military-shoppers-save-even-more-at-the-exchange-during-back-to-school-sales-tax-holidays-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2025\/07\/21\/military-shoppers-save-even-more-at-the-exchange-during-back-to-school-sales-tax-holidays-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Shoppers Save Even More at the Exchange During Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Military shoppers can ace the new scholastic year with extra savings on back-to-school must-haves<\/a> at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service during state \u201csales tax holidays\u201d on supplies.<\/p>\n

At the Exchange, every day is a sales tax holiday. As select states roll out their sales tax holidays on school supplies, military shoppers can use their Exchange benefit for even more savings and receive an additional in-store discount equal to their local sales tax rate.<\/p>\n

\u201cTeam Exchange is honored to support military families as they gear up for a new school year,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWhether you’re picking out your child\u2019s very first backpack or shopping for dorm room<\/p>\n

essentials, every day is a sales tax holiday at the Exchange.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sales tax holidays start in Alabama on July 18 and continue in 12 states through Aug. 31.<\/p>\n

A sales tax holiday calendar can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>Tax-free shopping happens every day at @ShopMyExchange, and military shoppers can stack back-to-school savings during their state\u2019s sales tax holiday. Learn more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2ZC<\/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 51st-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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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Teonja Tatum at 214-312-6514 or tatumte@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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