{"id":1751,"date":"2018-04-04T17:45:21","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T17:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=1751"},"modified":"2018-04-04T17:46:07","modified_gmt":"2018-04-04T17:46:07","slug":"treat-yourself-exchange-rewarding-military-brats-who-purple-up-with-free-treats-on-april-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2018\/04\/04\/treat-yourself-exchange-rewarding-military-brats-who-purple-up-with-free-treats-on-april-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Treat Yourself! Exchange Rewarding Military Brats Who \u2018Purple Up\u2019 with Free Treats on April 18"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>What\u2019s pint-sized, wears purple and is tough enough to meet the challenges of a military upbringing? Military brats!<\/p>\n

On April 18, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will celebrate Purple Up Day, a worldwide recognition of the strength and sacrifice of military children, by offering free treats to any child who wears purple to participating Exchange restaurants worldwide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith frequent moves, parental deployments and an ever-changing peer group, being a military brat can be difficult,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe resiliency of military children amid such challenges is an inspiration, and the Exchange salutes their service on Purple Up Day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Any child 18 years old or younger who wears purple is eligible to receive a free treat while supplies last. Treats vary by location and may come in the form of a side, fountain drink, dessert or other item. Offer valid April 18 only.<\/p>\n

Purple Up Day is held annually during Month of the Military Child, which recognizes the contributions of Warfighters\u2019 children to the armed forces community. The color purple symbolizes the combined colors of all military branches: Army green, Navy blue, Marine red, Coast Guard blue and Air Force blue.<\/p>\n

Shoppers can contact their local Exchange for more information. To find the nearest store, visit\u00a0ShopMyExchange.com\/exchange-stores\/<\/a>. To learn about sweepstakes, offers and events held by the Exchange in support of Month of the Military Child, visit ShopMyExchange.com\/momc<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Treat yourself! The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will celebrate Purple Up Day on April 18 with a free treat for any child who wears purple to participating Exchange restaurants. For more information, contact your local Exchange. Read more: https:\/\/bit.ly\/2GAY6jk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen 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 56th-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.4 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated 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 http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:
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