{"id":3973,"date":"2019-07-01T16:51:04","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T16:51:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=3973"},"modified":"2019-07-01T16:57:40","modified_gmt":"2019-07-01T16:57:40","slug":"electronics-eligible-for-back-to-school-layaway-at-the-exchange-for-limited-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2019\/07\/01\/electronics-eligible-for-back-to-school-layaway-at-the-exchange-for-limited-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Electronics Eligible for Back-to-School Layaway at the Exchange for Limited Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Back-to-school shopping doesn\u2019t have to break the bank.<\/p>\n

To help military families stay on budget while preparing for the school year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is expanding its layaway program to include computers, tablets and more from July 1 to Aug. 31<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Laptops, desktops, iPads, notebook computers, tablets and other electronics that support educational excellence are not usually eligible for the Exchange layaway program, but Soldiers, Airmen and families can enjoy the expanded program before the school year.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere can be a lot of costs that hit all at once when preparing for the start of school,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe extended layaway gives families more flexibility to plan their back-to-school budget.\u201d<\/p>\n

A $3 service fee and a 15% deposit are required to place these and other items on layaway, and the items must be picked up by Aug. 31. Shoppers can visit their local Exchange for more information.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>Back-to-school shopping doesn\u2019t have to break the bank. July 1 to Aug. 31, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping military families stay on budget by expanding its layaway program to include computers, tablets and other electronics that help students learn. Learn more about the Exchange\u2019s expanded layaway: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-125<\/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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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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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