{"id":2626,"date":"2018-09-04T18:30:45","date_gmt":"2018-09-04T18:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=2626"},"modified":"2018-09-04T20:53:40","modified_gmt":"2018-09-04T20:53:40","slug":"its-back-exchange-offering-fee-free-layaway-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2018\/09\/04\/its-back-exchange-offering-fee-free-layaway-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Back! Exchange Offering Fee-Free Layaway for the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/strong>DALLAS —<\/strong> Budget-minded service members, families and retirees can kick off their holiday shopping early by taking advantage of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s fee-free layaway<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Exchange will waive the $3 service fee for items of $25 or more–including toys and bikes\u2014 that are placed on layaway starting Sept. 1 and paid for by Dec. 24.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange\u2019s holiday layaway plan helps military families keep special gifts out of sight and manage their budgets too,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange Senior Enlisted Advisor. \u201cWe want to make holiday shopping as stress-free as possible for Airmen, Soldiers and their families.\u201d<\/p>\n

To hold items on layaway, military shoppers are required to make a deposit of 15 percent of the purchase price.<\/p>\n

Shoppers can visit customer service at their local Exchange for program details and eligibility information.<\/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 61st-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. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. 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 follow us on Twitter at\u00a0https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative, please contact Doug Brodess, 214-312-3393 or brodessd@aafes.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Facebook:\u00a0\u00a0www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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