{"id":12076,"date":"2026-01-06T17:46:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T17:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=12076"},"modified":"2026-01-06T17:46:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T17:46:57","slug":"ring-in-the-savings-army-air-force-exchange-service-delivers-value-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2026\/01\/06\/ring-in-the-savings-army-air-force-exchange-service-delivers-value-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Ring in the Savings: Army & Air Force Exchange Service Delivers Value in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>With more than half of Americans concerned<\/a> about rising costs in 2026, military shoppers can stretch their budgets at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, military families, retirees and Veterans can find America\u2019s best national brands\u2014tax-free with military-exclusive pricing\u2014at PXs, BXs and ShopMyExchange.com. The military community can rely on the hard-earned Exchange benefit for everyday savings, keeping.<\/p>\n

\u201cSaving in 2026 is a resolution we can all get behind,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe hard-earned Exchange benefit helps the military community make smarter spending choices while saving on everyday needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Authorized shoppers can find trusted national brands across all categories, including Apple, Samsung, Bose, Old Navy, Clinique, Estee Lauder and Carter\u2019s. ShopMyExchange.com offers an expanded assortment with 5 million items, including major appliances from The Home Depot and outdoor gear and apparel from Bass Pro Shops.<\/p>\n

For 130 years, the Exchange has delivered holistic military community support through department stores, convenience stores, restaurants, mall operations, ecommerce, credit card services, overseas support and more.<\/p>\n

100% of Exchange earnings support the Exchange\u2019s unique role in strengthening military communities worldwide generating support for Quality-of-Life programs. In the last 10 years, the Exchange has provided $15 billion in value for the military community.<\/p>\n

Honorably discharged Veterans are eligible to shop online at\u00a0ShopMyExchange.com<\/a>\u00a0while disabled Veterans also have in-store shopping benefits. More information on Veterans\u2019 shopping benefits can be found at\u00a0https:\/\/aafes.media\/paveterans<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Department of War and Coast Guard civilians are also eligible to shop at the Exchange both in store and online. These shoppers can visit\u00a0https:\/\/aafes.media\/cacbenefitspa<\/a>\u00a0for more info.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>New year, same great exclusive, tax-free benefits at @ShopMyExchange. Learn more about saving with the Exchange in 2026: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-38M<\/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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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Teonja Tatum, 214-312-6514 or tatumte@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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