{"id":6516,"date":"2021-04-19T14:37:36","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T14:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=6516"},"modified":"2021-04-19T14:37:36","modified_gmt":"2021-04-19T14:37:36","slug":"exchange-rewards-classroom-excellence-with-you-made-the-grade-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2021\/04\/19\/exchange-rewards-classroom-excellence-with-you-made-the-grade-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Rewards Classroom Excellence with You Made the Grade Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Whether learning at home or in the classroom, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is recognizing military students for academic accomplishments through its You Made the Grade program<\/a>. First- through 12th-graders who maintain a B average or higher are eligible for a $5 Exchange gift card every grading period during the 2021 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 Bragg<\/a>, Yokota Air Base and U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder.<\/p>\n

\u201cMilitary students have experienced a great deal of uncertainty and disruption to traditional learning in the last year,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cYou Made the Grade, now in its 21st<\/sup> year, celebrates their resiliency and commitment to thriving in the classroom.\u201d<\/p>\n

To receive the $5 Exchange gift card, students simply visit their nearest BX or PX, present a valid military ID and proof of a B average or higher at customer service.<\/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

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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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