{"id":1885,"date":"2018-05-02T17:45:28","date_gmt":"2018-05-02T17:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=1885"},"modified":"2018-05-02T17:48:22","modified_gmt":"2018-05-02T17:48:22","slug":"exchange-shoppers-can-give-and-get-back-starting-may-15-to-help-army-air-force-relief-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2018\/05\/02\/exchange-shoppers-can-give-and-get-back-starting-may-15-to-help-army-air-force-relief-funds\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Shoppers Can \u2018Give and Get Back\u2019 Starting May 15 to Help Army, Air Force Relief Funds"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making it easy for shoppers to help Soldiers, Airmen and military families in need during the first of three \u201cGive and Get Back\u201d donation periods<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From May 15 through May 20, military shoppers can donate to Army Emergency Relief (AER) and Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF), which provide emergency assistance, sponsor educational programs and offer community programs that improve the quality of life for service members and their families. During the donation period, for every $5 donated at the register, shoppers will receive a coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase at the Exchange.<\/p>\n

This is the second year of the partnership between the Department of Defense\u2019s largest retailer and the military support funds. Last year, Exchange shoppers gave more than $258,000.<\/p>\n

\u201cTeaming up with the Exchange was a terrific success in 2017, and we look forward to what we can accomplish together this year,\u201d said LTG(R) Raymond V. Mason, director of the Army Emergency Relief.<\/p>\n

This year, the Exchange is increasing the number of donation periods from two to three. In addition to the May opportunity, shoppers can donate Aug. 1-5 and Nov. 30-Dec. 5.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is honored once again to support these two vitally important organizations,\u201d said Exchange Director\/CEO Tom Shull. \u201cWe know how much Army Emergency Relief and the Air Force Assistance Fund means to our Warfighters and their families during difficult times.\u201d<\/p>\n

There is no limit to the number of coupons shoppers can earn, and the coupons can be redeem in stores or online at ShopMyExchange.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s first \u201cGive and Get Back\u201d donation period of 2018 for Army Emergency Relief and the Air Force Assistance Fund runs from May 15-20. Shoppers will receive a coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase at the Exchange for every $5 they donate at the register. Read more:\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/2KuDDzb<\/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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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Marisa Wolfe, 214-312-5111 or wolfema@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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