{"id":6603,"date":"2021-05-11T15:39:16","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T15:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=6603"},"modified":"2021-05-11T15:39:16","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T15:39:16","slug":"friday-funday-exchange-weekly-online-giveaways-celebrate-military-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2021\/05\/11\/friday-funday-exchange-weekly-online-giveaways-celebrate-military-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Funday! Exchange Weekly Online Giveaways Celebrate Military Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"FreeDALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 The best day of the week is even better with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s Free Friday giveaways<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Each Friday at Facebook.com\/ShopMyExchange<\/a>, the Department of Defense retailer gives away a popular product. Last year, authorized Exchange shoppers won more than $29,000 in prizes including patio sets, tool chests, robotic vacuums and mattresses.<\/p>\n

Among the 2020 winners was Air Force Capt. Andrew Hamilton and his wife, Natalie, who won a Weber grill last summer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI commented on the post, but you never really expect to win,\u201d said Hamilton, who is assigned to Fairchild Air Force Base. \u201cOur old grill was failing and needed to be replaced, so I was extremely happy we won a new one. We use it all the time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Giveaways so far in 2021 amount to more than $9,000 and include a Husqvarna riding lawn mower, air fryers, gardening packages, cookware, bedding and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cFree Fridays are a fun way to connect with our shoppers and contribute to the value the Exchange is so honored to provide,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe military community makes so many sacrifices, and it\u2019s always a pleasure for the Exchange to salute our heroes with special prizes.\u201d<\/p>\n

To enter, authorized Exchange shoppers 18 years and older can comment on the Free Friday posts at Facebook.com\/ShopMyExchange<\/a>. Comments made by 11:59 p.m. Central on the same day will be entered into the weekly drawing.<\/p>\n

Honorably discharged Veterans who have verified their eligibility to shop the Exchange online can also enter the Free Friday giveaways. Veterans can find more information at ShopMyExchange.com\/Vets.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>The best day of the week is even better with @shopmyexchange Free Friday giveaways. Authorized shoppers can visit Facebook.com\/ShopMyExchange<\/a> every Friday and comment on the Free Friday post to be entered to win great prizes like lawn mowers, grills, appliances, cookware, home goods and more. Read more on how you can be the next winner: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1Iv<\/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 Marisa Conner at 214-312-5111 or connermar@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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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