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Shoppers can find more details on this sale at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com\/cp\/static-pages\/weekly-ads\">https:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com\/cp\/static-pages\/weekly-ads<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Special savings will be available in-store and at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com\/\">ShopMyExchange.com<\/a>. Shoppers can save:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to $250 on Apple MacBooks, $50 on select Beats wireless audio and up to $1400 on LG UHD, QNED and OLED TVs.<\/li>\n<li>20% on tactical gear and accessories from Rocky, ESS, Elite Survival and Black Diamond.<\/li>\n<li>An extra 20% on American Eagle and Levi\u2019s clothing and 20% on Mercury and Flying Circle bags.<\/li>\n<li>Up to $50 on Chard and Even Embers grills and up to 15% on DeWalt power tools and outdoor equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MILITARY STAR cardmembers can also access exclusive benefits, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Double points on in-store MILITARY STAR purchases June 14.<\/li>\n<li>Savings on Exchange services including $10 off $25 concessions, 15% off food purchases at participating restaurants and 10 cents off fuel on June 14.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThe Army\u2019s birthday is a reminder of the courage, commitment and unwavering spirit of our Soldiers \u2013 past and present,\u201d said Army Col. 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More information on Veterans\u2019 shopping benefits can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/veterans\">https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/veterans<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8212; 30 &#8212;<\/p>\n<p>Since 1895, the Army &amp; 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-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 that support the military community, including through contributions to critical military Quality-of-Life programs. 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 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com\">http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on X at <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/shopmyexchange\">https:\/\/x.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Karrington Bradley at 214-312-5111 or <a href=\"mailto:bradleykar@aafes.com\">bradleykar@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n<p>Facebook:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange\/\">www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shopmyexchange\/\">@shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DALLAS \u2013 The Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service will honor the Army&#8217;s 251st birthday with weeklong deals, offering military members and their families discounts on electronics, apparel, tactical gear, home essentials and more. 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