{"id":5889,"date":"2020-10-22T16:04:41","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T16:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=5889"},"modified":"2020-10-22T16:04:41","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T16:04:41","slug":"classroom-excellence-pays-off-with-the-army-air-force-exchange-services-you-made-the-grade-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2020\/10\/22\/classroom-excellence-pays-off-with-the-army-air-force-exchange-services-you-made-the-grade-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Classroom Excellence Pays Off with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s You Made the Grade Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 For military children, good grades can earn great rewards and a chance at a $2,000 prize thanks to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s You Made the Grade program<\/a>. The program, in its 20th<\/sup> year, celebrates the unique service and sacrifices of our Nation\u2019s youngest heroes.<\/p>\n

With You Made the Grade, first- through 12th-graders, including homeschooled students, who have a B average or higher are eligible to receive a $5 Exchange gift card each grading period during the 2020-21 school year.<\/p>\n

\"\"Students who make the grade qualify to enter a worldwide sweepstakes to win a $2,000, $1,500 or $500 Exchange gift card. Drawings are held in December and June. The most recent sweepstakes winners were from Fort Belvoir, Fort Bragg<\/a> and Fort Meade.<\/p>\n

Being a military child presents unique challenges. According to the Department of Defense Education Activity, military children switch schools an average of three times more often than civilian children. In addition, a military child will move six to nine times during their school years.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur Nation\u2019s youngest military family members remain committed to their education, despite frequent moves, changing schools or having parents deployed,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe Exchange celebrates these scholars, their resiliency and hard work in the classroom.\u201d<\/p>\n

To receive the $5 Exchange gift card, students must present a valid military ID in stores and proof of a B average or higher during any grading period at their local Exchange customer service area. More information is available on the Exchange\u2019s community Hub<\/a>, its Facebook page<\/a> and in this video<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You Made the Grade sweepstakes entry forms are on the back of the $5 gift card sleeve. Students can send completed forms to:<\/p>\n

You Made the Grade<\/p>\n

PO Box 227398<\/p>\n

Dallas, TX 75222-7398<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>For military children, good grades can earn great rewards and a chance at a $2,000 prize thanks to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s You Made the Grade program. The program, in its 20th<\/sup> year, celebrates the unique service and sacrifices of our Nation\u2019s youngest heroes. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1wZ<\/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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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Loyd Brumfield, 214-312-6514 or brumfieldl@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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