{"id":5200,"date":"2020-04-30T18:50:19","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T18:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=5200"},"modified":"2020-04-30T18:50:19","modified_gmt":"2020-04-30T18:50:19","slug":"four-legged-friends-can-help-military-shoppers-win-3000-in-exchange-gift-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2020\/04\/30\/four-legged-friends-can-help-military-shoppers-win-3000-in-exchange-gift-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Four-Legged Friends Can Help Military Shoppers Win $3,000 in Exchange Gift Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ExchangeDALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 Pets make great companions for those long weeks spent at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This May, they\u2019ll even fetch 10 lucky military shoppers a combined $3,000 in Army & Air Force Exchange Service gift cards\u2014without having to set paw outside the house.<\/p>\n

From May 1 through May 31, authorized Exchange shoppers can send in a patriotic-themed picture of their four-legged friends<\/a> for a chance to win the Patriot Pet Just Say \u201cTreat\u201d Photo Contest<\/a>. Two grand-prize winners will each receive a $500 gift card, while eight second-place winners will each receive a $250 gift card.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted give our shoppers something fun and lighthearted to take their minds off the uncertainty and seriousness going on right now,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cAs always, our Patriot Pet contest is also a great way to recognize military pets for all the support and camaraderie they provide Warfighters and their families in stressful times.\u201d<\/p>\n

Authorized Exchange shoppers age 18 or older can find complete contest rules and enter to win at www.shopmyexchange.com\/sweepstakes<\/a>. Winners will be selected on or about June 15.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving military families stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic a little something to take their minds off of things: The Patriot Pet Just Say \u201cTreat\u201d Photo Contest. Ten winners will receive a combined $3,000 in Exchange gift cards for submitting their cutest patriotically themed pet photos. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1lS<\/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 Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@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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