{"id":6773,"date":"2021-07-01T17:41:31","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T17:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=6773"},"modified":"2021-07-01T17:41:31","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T17:41:31","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-extends-layaway-to-include-back-to-school-electronics-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2021\/07\/01\/army-air-force-exchange-service-extends-layaway-to-include-back-to-school-electronics-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Extends Layaway to Include Back-to-School Electronics Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TheDALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is showing military families that it matters where they shop, allowing more time to pay for electronics during back-to-school season.<\/p>\n

From July 2 through Sept. 2, Exchange shoppers can use layaway to hold tax-free purchases of computers, notebooks, tablets and iPads<\/a>\u2014items that are not typically eligible for the program.<\/p>\n

\u201cTechnology is evolving quickly and having the right tablet or computer can be critical to academic achievement,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe Exchange\u2019s layaway program is an affordable, practical way for students to stay on top of their studies.\u201d<\/p>\n

A $3 service fee and a deposit of 15% are required to hold items on layaway. Items must be picked up by Sept. 2. Shoppers can visit customer service at their Exchange for complete details.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version:<\/strong> The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping students move to the head of the class for the 2021-22 school year with layaway on electronics to help with classroom success. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1Lf<\/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 $2.1 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

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