{"id":2200,"date":"2018-06-20T20:03:42","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T20:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=2200"},"modified":"2018-06-20T20:06:10","modified_gmt":"2018-06-20T20:06:10","slug":"exchange-gives-military-kids-at-jbsa-randolph-a-sneak-peek-of-new-toys-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2018\/06\/20\/exchange-gives-military-kids-at-jbsa-randolph-a-sneak-peek-of-new-toys-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Gives Military Kids at JBSA-Randolph a Sneak Peek of New Toys for the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH <\/strong>\u2013 It may only be June, but McKenzie Catlin already knows what she hopes to put on her holiday wish list in December.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like the castle,\u201d said three-year-old McKenzie<\/a>, as she played with various dolls, builder sets, Play-Doh and more.<\/p>\n

On June 20, McKenzie and dozens of other military children ages three through 12 got a sneak peek at some of the hottest holiday toys<\/a> at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s Military Brat Approved toy-testing event at Randolph Elementary School. The kids\u2019 feedback will help the Exchange determine which toys, games, dolls, action figures and more to stock in stores and online at ShopMyExchange.com<\/a> this holiday season.<\/p>\n

This is the fifth year the Exchange has conducted the Military Brat Approved focus group. The toys that receive the most thumbs-up from the pint-sized experts will be marked with a \u201cMilitary Brat Approved\u201d sign on store shelves, online at ShopMyExchange.com<\/a> and in the Exchange\u2019s holiday Toy Book, which will be available in stores later this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just such a great event to be a part of, and we\u2019re honored to have it here at Randolph for the second straight year,\u201d said Exchange General Manager Marc Floyd. \u201cMilitary brats are a special type of child, and it\u2019s fun to be able to give them this unique opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event was a hit with parents, too.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow we know which toys they want for Christmas,\u201d said McKenzie\u2019s mom, Angelica. \u201cIt kind of gives us a little heads-up.\u201d<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>The holidays in June? JBSA-Randolph kids got a sneak peek at the hottest toys for the upcoming holiday season during the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s Military Brat Approved toy focus group. Read more: https:\/\/bit.ly\/2JXf1lZ<\/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

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