{"id":6127,"date":"2020-12-02T16:57:34","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T16:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=6127"},"modified":"2020-12-02T18:56:15","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T18:56:15","slug":"festive-pets-can-earn-shoppers-3000-in-exchange-gift-cards-during-holiday-photo-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2020\/12\/02\/festive-pets-can-earn-shoppers-3000-in-exchange-gift-cards-during-holiday-photo-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Festive Pets Can Earn Shoppers $3,000 in Exchange Gift Cards During Holiday Photo Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS<\/strong> \u2013 The howl-idays are the most wonderful time of the year, and Army & Air Force Exchange Service and the J.M. Smucker Co. invite military shoppers to share photos of their pets celebrating the season<\/a> for a chance to win $3,000 in prizes.<\/p>\n

\"\"From Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, Exchange shoppers 18 years and older can submit photos of their pets decked out in holiday attire<\/a> or with Santa Paws\u2014er, Claus\u2014for a chance to win. Two grand-prize winners each will be awarded $500 Exchange gift cards, and eight runners-up will each receive $250 Exchange gift cards in the worldwide contest.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis contest is an annual favorite with Exchange shoppers,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cMilitary families can celebrate the season in style and have a chance to win a prize in the process.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shoppers, including honorably discharged Veterans, can visit ShopMyExchange.com\/sweepstakes<\/a> to enter. No purchase is necessary to win. Entries must be sent as a JPG, PNG or PDF and include the pet\u2019s name, the entrant\u2019s legal first and last name, mailing address, email address, phone number and local Exchange location. Limit one entry per person.<\/p>\n

Entries will be judged on originality, creativity and adherence to the contest\u2019s theme. Winners will be notified on or around Jan. 31.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>Military shoppers can show off their furry friends\u2019 howl-iday costumes for a chance to win $3,000 in Exchange gift cards during the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s Holiday Pet Photo contest. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1AP<\/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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