{"id":5803,"date":"2020-10-06T15:03:47","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T15:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=5803"},"modified":"2020-10-06T15:03:47","modified_gmt":"2020-10-06T15:03:47","slug":"exchange-spreads-good-cheer-with-fee-free-layaway-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2020\/10\/06\/exchange-spreads-good-cheer-with-fee-free-layaway-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Spreads Good Cheer with Fee-Free Layaway for the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 Soldiers and Airmen can get a head start on holiday shopping with help from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s fee-free layaway.<\/p>\n

From Sept. 1 through Dec. 24, the Exchange will waive its $3 service fee<\/a> for items priced at $25 or more. Toys, bikes, clothing and more are eligible. This year, select computers, laptops and tablets are eligible for layaway if they are purchased from Sept. 1 to Dec. 13.<\/p>\n

Veterans with service-connected disabilities can use fee-free layaway, too, as they mark their first holiday shopping season with the expanded shopping privilege.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe holiday season is a time of great joy, and the Exchange\u2019s fee-free layaway is a terrific budgeting tool for Airmen, Soldiers and military families,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cLayaway also is a great way to keep those gifts hidden from prying eyes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Layaways require a $15 deposit toward the purchase price and items must be picked up by Dec. 24 or Dec. 13 for computers or tablets.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version:<\/strong> Military families can save on fees during the holidays from Sept. 1 to Dec. 24 thanks to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s fee-free layaway program. Toys, bikes, clothing, computers and more are included. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1vB<\/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 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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