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DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Military shoppers who sign up for a MILITARY STAR \u00ae<\/sub> card can reap some serious fall savings on their first-day\u2019s purchases.<\/p>\n From Oct. 8 to 22, new MILITARY STAR cardholders will receive 15% off all their first-day\u2019s purchases<\/a>, an increase from the card\u2019s typical first-day discount of 10%. The 15% discount will appear as a credit on customers\u2019 first monthly billing statements.<\/p>\n \u201cThe weather\u2019s getting cooler, but the Exchange is still bringing the hottest savings to military shoppers,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWhether building up your winter wardrobe or getting a head start on holiday shopping, this enhanced first-day discount is a great opportunity for Warfighters and their families to save some extra cash while getting acquainted with the many benefits of the MILITARY STAR card.\u201d<\/p>\n New accountholders will receive the 15% discount on all first-day purchases at military exchanges and commissaries, as well as online at ShopMyExchange.com<\/a>, MyNavyExchange.com<\/a> and ShopCGX.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n All MILITARY STAR customers are automatically enrolled in the MILITARY STAR Rewards Program. They are eligible to earn 2% back in rewards points on qualifying purchases at all military exchanges, DeCA and other participating locations. After every 2,000 points, customers receive a $20 rewards card.<\/p>\n Other benefits of the MILITARY STAR card include:<\/p>\n The MILITARY STAR card is administered by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and is accepted at all military exchanges and commissaries. For more information and to apply, visit MyECP.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Facebook-friendly version:<\/strong>\u00a0The MILITARY STAR card is offering new cardholders 15% off all their first day\u2019s purchases Oct. 8 to 22. Read more:\u00a0https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1vG<\/a>.<\/p>\n — 30 —<\/p>\n 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 ###<\/p>\n 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\n