{"id":3178,"date":"2018-12-04T22:00:24","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T22:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=3178"},"modified":"2018-12-04T22:00:24","modified_gmt":"2018-12-04T22:00:24","slug":"yappy-holidays-exchange-photo-contest-lets-military-pets-be-merry-bright","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2018\/12\/04\/yappy-holidays-exchange-photo-contest-lets-military-pets-be-merry-bright\/","title":{"rendered":"Yappy Holidays! Exchange Photo Contest Lets Military Pets Be Merry, Bright"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Here comes Santa Claws \u2026 or even Santa Paws!<\/p>\n

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is inviting military shoppers to share photos of their pets decked in their holiday finest<\/a> for a chance to win $3,000 in gift cards.<\/p>\n

From Dec. 1 to 24, authorized Exchange shoppers 18 years or older can submit a photograph of their pet dressed in holiday attire or with Santa at ShopMyExchange.com\/sweepstakes. One grand-prize winner will receive a $1,000 Exchange gift card, while four runners-up will each receive a $500 Exchange gift card. This year\u2019s contest sponsor is Purina.<\/p>\n

\u201cPets are the cherished pals and partners for many Warfighters and military families,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange senior enlisted advisor.\u00a0\u201cThis contest gives Soldiers and Airmen a chance to show off their pet during the holidays and put some extra jingle in their pockets with an Exchange gift card prize.\u201d<\/p>\n

Honorably discharged Veterans who have verified their eligibility to shop at ShopMyExchange.com can also enter the worldwide contest.<\/p>\n

No purchase is necessary to enter the holiday pet photo contest. Entries must be sent as a JPG, PNG or PDF and include the pet\u2019s name, the entrant\u2019s legal first name and last name, mailing address, email address, phone number and local Exchange location. Limit one entry per person. Winners will be notified by Jan. 31.<\/p>\n

Facebook-Friendly Version:<\/strong> \u00a0Here comes Santa Claws \u2026 or even Santa Paws! The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is inviting military shoppers to share photos of their pets decked out in their holiday finest for a chance to win $3,000 in Exchange gift cards. Read more:\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/2EcbXzl<\/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 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

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

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

Twitter:\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram:\u00a0@shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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