{"id":6546,"date":"2021-04-29T19:23:35","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T19:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=6546"},"modified":"2021-04-29T19:54:51","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T19:54:51","slug":"575000-dod-coast-guard-civilians-can-shop-in-store-with-the-army-air-force-exchange-service-starting-may-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2021\/04\/29\/575000-dod-coast-guard-civilians-can-shop-in-store-with-the-army-air-force-exchange-service-starting-may-1\/","title":{"rendered":"575,000 DoD, Coast Guard Civilians Can Shop In Store With the Army & Air Force Exchange Service Starting May 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>After a change in Department of Defense policy, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is opening its doors to 575,000 DoD and Coast Guard civilian employees starting May 1. The DoD announced the policy change<\/a> April 29. \u00a0Access to ShopMyExchange.com will start later this year.<\/p>\n

Opening exchange access to DoD and Coast Guard civilian employees working on installations will improve dividends to Quality-of-Life programs, leverage the military exchanges\u2019 buying power and strengthen the Exchange benefit for Soldiers, Airmen and Guardians\u2014past, present and future.<\/p>\n

\u201cShopping the Exchange brings convenience to civilians working on installations,\u201d said Exchange Director\/CEO Tom Shull. \u201cThey can stop by the Exchange for essentials on breaks or to and from work instead of shopping outside of the gate\u2014and 100% of Exchange earnings go right back to the military community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tax-free shopping is authorized for active DoD and Coast Guard appropriated fund and non-appropriated civilian employees in the United States and the U.S. territories and possessions. Retired DoD and Coast Guard civilian employees will have access to online exchange shopping later this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cExchange stores have the capacity and merchandise quantities to handle the expanded shopping base,\u201d Shull said. \u201cThe Exchange is honored to welcome civilians while strengthening the hard-earned benefit for Soldiers, Airmen and Guardians.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Exchange, the DoD\u2019s largest retailer and the 61st<\/sup> largest retailer in the United States, has served Warfighters since 1895. The Exchange offers tax-free shopping and military-exclusive pricing. Exchange earnings support Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families. \u00a0Roughly 60% of earnings support Quality-of-Life programs on military installations worldwide. In the last 10 years, the Exchange has contributed $2.2 billion to Child, Youth and School Services; Armed Forces Recreation Centers; and other programs to support troops and their families. All remaining earnings are reinvested in enhancing the customer shopping experience.<\/p>\n

The privilege expansion marks the third time since 2017 that the Exchange\u2019s shopping base has grown. In January 2020, all Veterans with service-connected disabilities were welcomed back to the installation to shop in person. On Veterans Day 2017, all honorably discharged Veterans were welcomed home to shop tax free at ShopMyExchange.com.<\/p>\n

For more information on the new benefit, please visit the Exchange\u2019s online community Hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version:\u00a0 <\/strong>Starting May 1, Department of Defense and Coast Guard civilian employees can shop in store with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. The expanded access benefits all who serve\u2014past, present and future. #<\/strong>ItMattersWhereYouShop Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1HA<\/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 Julie Mitchell, 214-312-3327 or mitchelljul@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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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