{"id":11986,"date":"2025-11-25T15:52:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T15:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=11986"},"modified":"2025-11-25T21:55:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T21:55:39","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-the-home-depot-build-holiday-cheer-with-free-kids-workshop-on-dec-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2025\/11\/25\/army-air-force-exchange-service-the-home-depot-build-holiday-cheer-with-free-kids-workshop-on-dec-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service, The Home Depot Build Holiday Cheer with Free Kids Workshop on Dec. 6"},"content":{"rendered":"

Children at nearly 70 PXs\/BXs can make and take home a gingerbread man ornament <\/em><\/p>\n

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Military children are invited to don an orange apron and unleash holiday magic as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service teams up with The Home Depot on Dec. 6 to host a free Kids Workshop complete with an ornament kit.<\/p>\n

Kids will receive a gingerbread man ornament kit with materials and instructions for putting it together. Children will take home the ornament and a Kids Workshop apron while supplies last. The event is offered at 69 PXs and BXs. A list of participating stores can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is excited to once again be a part of building memories for the military community,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWe can\u2019t wait to see the festive ideas that these creative military children come up with.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since May 2023, The Home Depot has partnered with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service to offer major appliances tax-free to military shoppers in CONUS; Oahu, Hawaii; and Puerto Rico. This year, the assortment expanded to include nearly every home improvement product available including power tool sets, outdoor power equipment, grills, garden tools, ceiling fans and more.<\/p>\n

All active-duty service members, dependents, retirees, Department of War civilians and retirees, and honorably discharged Veterans who have confirmed eligibility can shop through The Home Depot’s branded page at ShopMyExchange.com.<\/p>\n

The Home Depot Kids Workshop is from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 6 while supplies last, and no registration is necessary. For more information, military shoppers can contact their local Exchange, visit their local Exchange\u2019s social media pages or go to https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: \u00a0<\/strong>@shopmyexchange and The Home Depot are building holiday cheer Dec. 6 at a free Kids Workshop featuring make-and-take gingerbread man ornaments. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-37k<\/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\u00a0valued 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, your Exchange benefit has provided $15 billion\u00a0in earnings that support the military community, including through contributions to critical military Quality-of-Life programs.\u00a0<\/strong>The Exchange is a nonappropriated fund entity of the Department of War and is directed by a Board of Directors. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at\u00a0http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0follow us on X at\u00a0https:\/\/x.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a>.<\/u><\/p>\n

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