{"id":3737,"date":"2019-05-02T18:47:06","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T18:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=3737"},"modified":"2019-05-02T18:47:27","modified_gmt":"2019-05-02T18:47:27","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-salutes-cutest-military-pets-with-patriot-pet-photo-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2019\/05\/02\/army-air-force-exchange-service-salutes-cutest-military-pets-with-patriot-pet-photo-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Salutes Cutest Military Pets with Patriot Pet Photo Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"FlyerDALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Smile big and show off your canines\u2014or felines, rabbits, birds or any pet!<\/p>\n

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, along with Blue Buffalo pet food, is once again hosting the Patriot Pet Just Say \u201cTreat\u201d Photo Contest<\/a>. From May 1 to May 31, military shoppers can submit a patriotically-themed photo of their furry friends at ShopMyExchange.com\/sweepstakes for a chance to win. One grand-prize winner will receive a $1,000 Exchange gift card, while four first-place winners will receive $500 Exchange gift cards.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost pet owners love posting pictures of their fur-babies,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWith this Exchange contest, service members and their families can win great prizes by doing just that.\u201d<\/p>\n

All authorized Exchange shoppers 18 years or older can enter, including honorably discharged Veterans who have verified their eligibility to shop the Exchange online. Veterans can visit http:\/\/bit.ly\/VetForLife<\/a> for more information. Complete contest rules can be found at ShopMyExchange.com\/sweepstakes. Winners will be selected on or around June 6.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>Smile big and show off your canines\u2014or felines, rabbits, birds or any pet! The Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s Patriot Pet Just Say \u201cTreat\u201d Photo Contest is back. From May 1 to May 31, military shoppers can submit a photo of their furry friends for a chance to win the $1,000 Exchange gift card grand prize or one of four $500 Exchange gift card first-place prizes. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-Yh<\/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

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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