{"id":5432,"date":"2020-07-07T18:19:58","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T18:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=5432"},"modified":"2020-07-07T18:19:58","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T18:19:58","slug":"thank-goodness-its-free-friday-exchange-gives-military-shoppers-chance-to-win-each-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2020\/07\/07\/thank-goodness-its-free-friday-exchange-gives-military-shoppers-chance-to-win-each-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Thank Goodness It\u2019s Free Friday! Exchange Gives Military Shoppers Chance to Win Each Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MayDALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Social media is a great way for military communities to stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. That\u2019s why the Army & Air Force Exchange Service invites military shoppers to sound off on Facebook every Free Friday<\/a> for the chance to win prizes.<\/p>\n

Authorized Exchange shoppers can enter each Free Friday drawing by simply replying to the question posed on the Free Friday post at facebook.com\/ShopMyExchange<\/a>. Past winners have received prizes such as a new GrillSmith Executive Series 5-burner gas grill, a Courtyard Creations seven-piece patio dining set, a Husqvarna riding lawnmower, an IZOD bedding and bath set, and a Serta Perfect Sleeper queen mattress.<\/p>\n

\u201cWarfighters and military families are under a tremendous amount of stress right now, so we hope this year\u2019s lineup of Free Friday drawings gives them the chance to take their minds off the uncertainty,\u201d said Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s Senior Enlisted Advisor. \u201cExchange shoppers have won $83,611 in Free Friday prizes since we started this program, so it has definitely paid off for our lucky winners.\u201d<\/p>\n

Replies must be posted on the same day of the Free Friday post to be entered into the drawing. Drawings are held on the Monday after each Free Friday giveaway. Entries made by 11:59 p.m. Central on the day of the posting will be entered into the drawing.<\/p>\n

Honorably discharged Veterans who have verified their eligibility to shop the Exchange online can also enter the Free Friday giveaways. Veterans can find out more on the Exchange\u2019s community Hub page at\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/Vets4Life<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>Physical distancing got you down? The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving military shoppers the chance to win every Free Friday\u2014without ever setting foot outside the house. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1pC<\/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 $2.2 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 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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