{"id":5773,"date":"2020-09-29T15:42:10","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T15:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=5773"},"modified":"2020-09-29T15:56:09","modified_gmt":"2020-09-29T15:56:09","slug":"exchange-xkids-community-hub-page-connects-kids-with-family-friendly-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2020\/09\/29\/exchange-xkids-community-hub-page-connects-kids-with-family-friendly-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange XKids Community Hub Page Connects Kids with Family-Friendly Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ExchangeDALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Military families can find fun together this fall with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s XKids Community Hub, a one-stop shop for free, kid-friendly activities<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Parents and kids can join the fun at ShopMyExchange.com\/XKids<\/a>. Military families can click on the red \u201cExplore the Room\u201d button to be transported to a virtual playroom packed with kid-friendly videos, Disney-themed activity pages, in-browser games and more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Parents can also check out a full calendar of events to plan their at-home family fun around, including free, military-exclusive movie screenings courtesy of Disney such as \u201cIncredibles 2\u201d (Oct. 23) and \u201cFrozen 2\u201d (Nov. 26). Online screenings are a first for the Exchange.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have transformed the XKids Community Hub into a virtual playground for military kids,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWith so many activities coming up, we\u2019ll have a little something for everyone\u2014and even a few surprises.\u201d<\/p>\n

Military kids can also visit the Hub to meet the seven new members of the XKids, the Exchange\u2019s crew of in-house toy experts that includes military children. XKids will offer top toy videos, host red-carpet events before and after movie screenings, and more through the end of the year.<\/p>\n

Exchange shoppers can check out http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ShopMyExchange<\/a> for a video breakdown of the campaign straight from the XKids and follow the Exchange on Facebook for the latest on Exchange Community Hub and XKids activities.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version:<\/strong> The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has transformed its XKids Community Hub page into a virtual activity room, featuring everything from Disney-themed activity pages to military-exclusive, family-friendly movie screenings. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1v7<\/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<\/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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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

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