{"id":3473,"date":"2019-02-28T17:21:24","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T17:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=3473"},"modified":"2019-02-28T17:22:20","modified_gmt":"2019-02-28T17:22:20","slug":"oklahoma-city-military-spouse-has-holiday-bill-paid-off-at-tinker-exchange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2019\/02\/28\/oklahoma-city-military-spouse-has-holiday-bill-paid-off-at-tinker-exchange\/","title":{"rendered":"Oklahoma City Military Spouse Has Holiday Bill Paid Off at Tinker Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"TINKER AIR FORCE BASE \u2013<\/strong>Anita Armstrong\u2019s holiday purchases at the Tinker Air Force Base Exchange in November were special because she was shopping for her nine grandchildren. She never dreamed her purchase was special in a different way\u2014it was one in 6 million.<\/p>\n

Armstrong\u2019s purchase was among 6 million entries in the MILITARY STAR\u00ae<\/sub> fifth annual Your Holiday Bill Is On Us sweepstakes, in which five lucky military shoppers\u00a0have their entire holiday bill paid in full<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was glad I was sitting down when we got the call,\u201d said Armstrong\u2019s husband, retired Tech. Sgt. Michael Armstrong, who served in the Air Force for 20 years.<\/p>\n

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Senior Vice President, Central Region, Marla Smith, and Exchange Vice President, Credit Operations, Tommy Ward, presented the Armstrongs with an oversized check for $5,718.17<\/a>\u2014their account balance\u2014during a Feb. 28 ceremony.<\/p>\n

The gifts they bought for their nine grandchildren helped the Armstrongs to celebrate the holidays with their entire family.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were lucky enough that all our kids and grandchildren were able to be in the city at the same time,\u201d Armstrong said. \u201cIt was a great Christmas.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Armstrongs, who live in Oklahoma City, often browse the Exchange whenever they are waiting for a prescription to be filled next door, typically restocking on household supplies and vitamins. They enjoy the savings on bigger items, too, like their washer and refrigerator.<\/p>\n

\u201cCan\u2019t beat the prices, plus you don\u2019t have to pay taxes,\u201d Armstrong said.<\/p>\n

The Armstrongs turn to ShopMyExchange.com for an even greater selection.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s an honor for the Exchange to thank shoppers like Anita and Michael for their service to our country,\u201d Ward said. \u201cWe truly have the best customers in the world because our customers are our heroes.\u201d<\/p>\n

During November and December, shoppers automatically earned an entry in the Your Holiday Bill Is on Us Sweepstakes every time they used their MILITARY STAR card at any military exchange, ShopMyExchange.com, myNavyExchange.com or at the commissary. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service collaborated with the Navy Exchange, Marine Corps Exchange, Coast Guard Exchange and the Defense Commissary Agency to sponsor the sweepstakes.<\/p>\n

The MILITARY STAR card is an exclusive line of credit for service members and their families to use at exchanges and commissaries \u2013 no matter where they serve.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>When Anita Armstrong shopped the Tinker AFB Exchange for holiday presents for her grandchildren, she had no idea that her special purchase was really one in 6 million. As a grand-prize winner of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s Your Holiday Bill Is On Us Sweepstakes, Armstrong had her entire MILITARY STAR bill paid in full. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-U1<\/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 http:\/\/www.ShopMyExchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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