{"id":6561,"date":"2021-05-04T15:24:50","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T15:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=6561"},"modified":"2021-05-04T15:24:50","modified_gmt":"2021-05-04T15:24:50","slug":"military-pets-can-fetch-exchange-shoppers-3000-in-prizes-in-photo-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2021\/05\/04\/military-pets-can-fetch-exchange-shoppers-3000-in-prizes-in-photo-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Pets Can Fetch Exchange Shoppers $3,000 in Prizes in Photo Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Everybody thinks their animal companion is the cutest. Now, military pet owners can show them who the big dog or top cat is with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Hills Pet Nutrition Patriot Pet Just Say \u201cTreat\u201d Photo Contest<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From May 1 through May 31, military shoppers worldwide can submit a patriotically themed photo of their pet or pets\u2014whether they be furry, feathered or scaly\u2014at ShopMyExchange.com\/sweepstakes for a chance to win $3,000 in Exchange gift cards.<\/p>\n

\"PatriotTwo grand-prize winners will receive a $500 Exchange gift card, while eight runners-up will receive $250 Exchange gift cards.<\/p>\n

\u201cPets can be a great source of comfort and support for Warfighters and their families,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe Patriot Pet Just Say \u2018Treat\u2019 Photo Contest is the Exchange\u2019s way of celebrating these very special members of the military family\u2014and giving their owners a chance to earn some extra scratch on the side.\u201d<\/p>\n

Entries must include the pet\u2019s name, entrant\u2019s legal first and last name, mailing address, email address, phone number and local Exchange. Photos must be submitted as-is without computer enhancement. All entries must be submitted online.<\/p>\n

All authorized Exchange shoppers 18 years or older can enter, including honorably discharged Veterans who have verified their eligibility to shop the Exchange online. Veterans can visit http:\/\/bit.ly\/VetForLife for more information. Complete contest rules can be found at ShopMyExchange.com\/sweepstakes.<\/p>\n

Entries must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Central time May 31. Winners will be selected on or around June 15.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>Military shoppers can share their cutest patriotically themed pet photo May 1-31 for a chance to win $3,000 in Exchange gift cards in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Hills Pet Nutrition Patriot Pet Just Say \u201cTreat\u201d Photo Contest. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1HP<\/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<\/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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