{"id":11676,"date":"2025-09-29T13:54:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T13:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=11676"},"modified":"2025-09-29T13:58:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T13:58:13","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-stores-to-remain-open-during-government-shutdown-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2025\/09\/29\/army-air-force-exchange-service-stores-to-remain-open-during-government-shutdown-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Stores to Remain Open During Government Shutdown"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores worldwide will remain open<\/a> for authorized shoppers if the federal government shuts down Oct. 1.<\/p>\n

The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of War, with most of its operating budget coming from the sale of goods and services. The Exchange operates more than 5,000 facilities, including PXs, BXs, Express convenience stores and gas stations, food courts, malls and more in the U.S. and more than 30 countries.<\/p>\n

The Exchange in-store benefit serves 30 million active-duty service members, military families, retirees, disabled Veterans and Department of War and Coast Guard civilians who hold Common Access cards.<\/p>\n

Authorized shoppers, including honorably discharged Veterans, can find tax-free savings and military-exclusive pricing at ShopMyExchange.com, which will remain unaffected by a shutdown.<\/p>\n

100% of Exchange earnings support the military community. In the last 10 years, the Exchange has contributed more than $15 billion in value to the military community.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>@shopmyexchange PXs, BXs and ShopMyExchange.com will remain open if the government shuts down. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-32k<\/a><\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service 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<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $15 billion in earnings for 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:\/\/twitter.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 Julie Mitchell, 214-312-3327 or mitchelljul@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u202f\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

X:\u202f\u00a0https:\/\/x.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram:\u00a0@shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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