{"id":11688,"date":"2025-10-02T13:49:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T13:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=11688"},"modified":"2025-10-28T18:07:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T18:07:02","slug":"boo-tiful-and-beasty-exchange-unleashes-halloween-pet-photo-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2025\/10\/02\/boo-tiful-and-beasty-exchange-unleashes-halloween-pet-photo-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Boo-tiful and Beasty: Exchange Unleashes Halloween Pet Photo Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s howl-o-ween season, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is on the prowl for military community\u2019s best-dressed furry, feathered or scaly friends with the Halloween Pet Costume Photo Contest<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From Oct. 1 through Oct. 31, authorized Exchange shoppers 18 years or older worldwide can submit a photo of their pets in their Halloween finest at ShopMyExchange.com\/Sweepstakes<\/a> for their chance to win a share of $3,000 in gift cards.<\/p>\n

Two grand-prize winners each will receive a $500 Exchange gift card. Eight runners-up will receive a $250 gift card each. The contest is sponsored by Blue Buffalo.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange recognizes that pets help complete military families,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWhether your pup is dressed as a pirate or your guinea pig is disguised as a ghost, all family critters are invited to participate in the photo contest.\u201d<\/p>\n

No purchase is necessary to win. Winners will be contacted around Nov. 21.<\/p>\n

Department of Defense and Coast Guard civilians and honorably discharged Veterans who have confirmed their eligibility to shop online may also enter. Veterans can visit https:\/\/aafes.media\/paveterans<\/a> to learn more about their shopping benefit. DoD civilians can visit https:\/\/aafes.media\/cacbenefitspa<\/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:<\/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:
\nFacebook: www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a>
\nTwitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a>
\nInstagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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