{"id":3946,"date":"2019-06-24T17:26:37","date_gmt":"2019-06-24T17:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=3946"},"modified":"2019-06-24T17:26:37","modified_gmt":"2019-06-24T17:26:37","slug":"celebrate-fourth-of-july-by-sending-exchange-gift-cards-to-warfighters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2019\/06\/24\/celebrate-fourth-of-july-by-sending-exchange-gift-cards-to-warfighters\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Fourth of July by Sending Exchange Gift Cards to Warfighters"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ADALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 Members of the public can show support for service members and their families this Fourth of July by sending gift cards from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s website, ShopMyExchange.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Exchange offers two types of gift cards. E-gift cards may be redeemed online only at ShopMyExchange.com<\/a>. Physical gift cards can be used at any Army, Air Force, Navy or Marine Corps exchange, including contingency locations in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as at ShopMyExchange.com<\/a>, MyNavyExchange.com<\/a> and ShopCGX.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Military shoppers may use the gift cards to purchase snacks, electronics, books, clothing and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnyone\u2014including civilians\u2014can give an Exchange gift card to the service members, retirees and Veterans in their lives as a gesture of appreciation,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cExchange gift cards are an affordable and easy way to thank Warfighters<\/a> who sacrifice every day to protect our freedoms.\u201d<\/p>\n

Veterans who have signed up for their lifelong Exchange online benefit can also use gift cards to shop the online exchanges. Veterans can verify their eligibility at ShopMyExchange.com\/Vets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Civilians can purchase gift cards ranging from $10 to $500 addressed to a specific Soldier, Airman, Sailor, Marine, retiree or Veteran by visiting ShopMyExchange.com<\/a> and clicking \u201cPurchase Gift Cards\u201d at the bottom of the page. Authorized shoppers can also purchase gift cards through their ShopMyExchange.com<\/a> accounts.<\/p>\n

Facebook-Friendly Version: <\/strong>Let freedom ring! Show support for a service member, retiree or Veteran in your life with an Exchange gift card this Fourth of July. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-11E<\/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 $2.3 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 Alexandra Pirkle, 214-312-2143, or pirkleac@aafes.com.<\/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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