{"id":4047,"date":"2019-07-23T15:30:39","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T15:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=4047"},"modified":"2019-07-23T15:33:57","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23T15:33:57","slug":"at-vfw-national-convention-exchange-spreads-the-word-about-tax-free-online-shopping-for-veterans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2019\/07\/23\/at-vfw-national-convention-exchange-spreads-the-word-about-tax-free-online-shopping-for-veterans\/","title":{"rendered":"At VFW National Convention, Exchange Spreads the Word About Tax-Free Online Shopping for Veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 <\/strong>The lifelong, tax-free shopping benefit at ShopMyExchange.com continues to resonate with Veterans, who have saved more than $5.8 million in sales tax since the benefit launched in 2017.<\/p>\n

At the 120th<\/sup> VFW National Convention in Orlando<\/a> from July 20 to July 24, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service spread the word about the change in Department of Defense policy that allows all honorably discharged Veterans to shop military exchanges online. Veterans applauded the benefit, which thanks them for their service while reconnecting them to their military communities.<\/p>\n

For Troy Maroney, a VFW member from Post 2118 in Brookings, S.D., the online shopping benefit makes him feel appreciated.<\/p>\n

\u201cI shopped online when I was actively in the Army Reserves, and I think it\u2019s wonderful I can shop again,\u201d said Maroney, who served for 13 years. \u201cThis means I will shop more with the Exchange, especially knowing it\u2019s our<\/em> Exchange.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since the benefit launched in 2017, more than 90,000 Veterans have used their shopping privileges at ShopMyExchange.com. In 2019, Veterans have comprised 12% of the Exchange\u2019s online shopping base.<\/p>\n

\"\"Bob Hendrickson, Kentucky\u2019s officer for the VFW National Council of Administration, visits ShopMyExchange.com regularly.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s nice to save money,\u201d said Hendrickson, who served in the Air Force for 10 years. \u201cVeterans can get really good deals compared to the outside. Economically, it\u2019s just a good deal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jose Hernandez<\/a>, a retired Army lieutenant colonel who manages the Exchange\u2019s Veteran and military outreach program, is encouraged that word is reaching the 15 million Veterans eligible to shop online.<\/p>\n

\u201cVeterans gave a piece of themselves for this Nation,\u201d said Hernandez, who thanked Veterans personally at the VFW convention. \u201cThe Exchange has gone where they\u2019ve gone\u2014and we are still here for them. This benefit gives them the gratitude and appreciation they earned and deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n

Veterans can visit ShopMyExchange.com\/vets for more information.<\/p>\n

Facebook-Friendly Version: <\/strong>At the 120th VFW National Convention in Orlando, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service spread the word about the lifelong, tax-free shopping benefit for all honorably discharged Veterans at ShopMyExchange.com. Learn more about how the Exchange is thanking Veterans for their service: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-13h<\/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 62nd<\/sup>-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 Julie Mitchell, 214-312-3327 or mitchelljul@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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