{"id":5128,"date":"2020-04-14T19:14:11","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T19:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=5128"},"modified":"2020-04-14T19:47:19","modified_gmt":"2020-04-14T19:47:19","slug":"military-families-can-reserve-month-of-the-military-child-brat-patches-online-with-the-exchange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2020\/04\/14\/military-families-can-reserve-month-of-the-military-child-brat-patches-online-with-the-exchange\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Families Can Reserve Month of the Military Child Brat Patches Online with the Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 During April, the Month of the Military Child, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is saluting our Nation\u2019s youngest heroes.<\/p>\n

The Exchange partnered with Vanguard to create a free, limited-edition collectible iron-on patch<\/a> celebrating military children who make Warfighters\u2019 mission and focus possible.<\/p>\n

The patch is available at select Exchanges for military children age 17 and younger. For their safety and health during the COVID-19 pandemic, shoppers can reserve their patches by completing the reservation form online at Exchange Community Hub page: publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/momc<\/a>. Once local stay-at-home orders are lifted, shoppers will be notified that their patches are ready for pickup.<\/p>\n

The reservation form will be available through April 30, while supplies last. Up to five patches per CAC-holding adult can be reserved.<\/p>\n

\u201cMilitary children sacrifice so their parents can serve our great Nation,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThis collectible military brat patch is a way for the Exchange to recognize the way these children serve as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shoppers can view full details, the list of participating Exchange stores and other virtual activities and contests at publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/momc<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>As part of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s celebration of the Month of the Military Child, free iron-on collectible military brat patches are available at select locations while supplies last. Shoppers must reserve their patches online at the Exchange\u2019s Community Hub page: publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/momc<\/a>. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1kI<\/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 Marisa Conner at 214-312-5111 or connermar@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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