{"id":3195,"date":"2018-12-07T19:13:20","date_gmt":"2018-12-07T19:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=3195"},"modified":"2018-12-07T19:33:18","modified_gmt":"2018-12-07T19:33:18","slug":"exchange-giving-away-2500-in-gift-cards-in-holiday-sweepstakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2018\/12\/07\/exchange-giving-away-2500-in-gift-cards-in-holiday-sweepstakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Giving Away $2,500 in Gift Cards in Holiday Sweepstakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS<\/strong>\u2014The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is ringing in the holidays by giving away $2,500 in Exchange gift cards through the PODS Holiday Sweepstakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Through Dec. 20, authorized Exchange shoppers 18 years or older who live within the continental United States can enter at ShopMyExchange.com\/sweepstakes<\/a>. One grand-prize winner will receive a $1,500 Exchange gift card, and two runners-up will each receive a $500 Exchange gift card.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese prizes will be a tremendous boost for three lucky winners,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cProviding a little extra will help them cash in on great holiday deals or wrap up a sought-after purchase.\u201d<\/p>\n

Winners will be drawn at random on or about Jan. 4. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.<\/p>\n

Facebook-Friendly Version:<\/strong> The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is ringing in the holidays by giving away $2,500 in Exchange gift cards through the PODS Holiday Sweepstakes. Read more:\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/2zOdFTt<\/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><\/u>\u00a0or follow us on Twitter at\u00a0https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a><\/u>.<\/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 Doug Brodess, 214-312-3393 or brodessd@aafes.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

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

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

Instagram:\u00a0@shopmyexchange<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

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