{"id":5779,"date":"2020-09-30T15:24:37","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T15:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=5779"},"modified":"2020-09-30T15:24:37","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T15:24:37","slug":"spooktacular-pets-can-earn-families-3000-in-exchange-gift-cards-during-howl-o-ween-photo-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2020\/09\/30\/spooktacular-pets-can-earn-families-3000-in-exchange-gift-cards-during-howl-o-ween-photo-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Spooktacular Pets Can Earn Families $3,000 in Exchange Gift Cards During Howl-O-Ween Photo Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 Military shoppers can show off their furry friends\u2019 boo-tiful costumes<\/a> for a chance to win $3,000 in gift cards during the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s Howl-O-Ween pet costume contest.<\/p>\n

From Oct 1. through Oct. 31, authorized Exchange shoppers can submit a photograph of their pet dressed for Halloween at ShopMyExchange.com\/sweepstakes. Two grand-prize winners will each receive a $500 Exchange gift card, while eight runners-up will each receive a $250 Exchange gift card.<\/p>\n

\u201cPutting on a costume for Halloween isn\u2019t just for kids or kids at heart,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThis contest is a great way for pets to strut down the catwalk and win some prizes for their families.\u201d<\/p>\n

Honorably discharged Veterans who have verified their eligibility to shop the Exchange online are eligible to participate, too. Veterans can find out more on the Exchange\u2019s community Hub page at https:\/\/bit.ly\/Vets4Life<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Shoppers can visit ShopMyExchange.com\/Sweepstakes<\/a> for rules and online entry forms. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. Drawings will take place around Nov. 13.<\/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 Loyd Brumfield, 214-312-6514 or brumfieldl@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

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