{"id":12266,"date":"2026-03-25T10:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=12266"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:31:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:31:47","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-salutes-youngest-heroes-with-free-military-brat-patch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2026\/03\/25\/army-air-force-exchange-service-salutes-youngest-heroes-with-free-military-brat-patch\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Salutes Youngest Heroes with Free Military Brat Patch"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is kicking off the Month of the Military Child by offering military brats a tangible badge of honor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Beginning April 1, eligible Exchange shoppers can visit their local PX\/BX to claim up to five free, collectible iron-on military brat patches at registers while supplies last.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust as our service members proudly wear the insignia that reflect their service and sacrifice, our military children deserve a symbol that honors their own strength,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThis badge of honor celebrates their resilience, courage and the quiet sacrifices they make every day\u2014and the Exchange is honored to recognize them in this way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families can contact their local Exchange or visit the Exchange\u2019s Month of the Military Child community Hub<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

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Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>@ShopMyExchange is giving away military brat patches during Month of the Military Child while supplies last. Learn more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-3bQ<\/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 Defense 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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