{"id":7084,"date":"2021-09-28T19:32:01","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T19:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=7084"},"modified":"2021-09-28T20:26:08","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T20:26:08","slug":"spook-tacular-pets-can-fetch-prizes-for-military-shoppers-in-army-air-force-exchange-services-halloween-photo-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2021\/09\/28\/spook-tacular-pets-can-fetch-prizes-for-military-shoppers-in-army-air-force-exchange-services-halloween-photo-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Spook-tacular Pets Can Fetch Prizes for Military Shoppers in Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s Halloween Photo Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"IsDALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and the JM Smucker Co. are inviting military shoppers to submit photos of their boo-tiful pets<\/a> decked in their Halloween finest for a chance to win their share of $3,000 in Exchange gift cards.<\/p>\n

Authorized Exchange shoppers 18 years and older can enter the Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31 at ShopMyExchange.com\/Sweepstakes<\/a>. Honorably discharged Veterans who have verified their eligibility to shop can also enter. Two grand-prize winners<\/a> will each receive a $500 Exchange gift card<\/a>, and eight runners-up will each receive a $250 Exchange gift card.<\/p>\n

\u201cPets add a special excitement and joy to the lives of military families,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThis contest gives military pets a chance to be seen and celebrated\u2014and win a great prize for their families.\u201d<\/p>\n

No purchase is necessary to enter or win. Winners will be selected and notified on or around Nov. 5. Visit ShopMyExchange.com\/Sweepstakes<\/a> to view the official rules.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>Is your animal friend excited for Halloween? Show off your pet in @shopmyexchange\u2019s Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Photo Contest! Submit a photo of your pet in costume from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31 for a chance to win $3,000 in Exchange gift cards. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1Qg<\/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 53rd<\/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 Keiana Holleman at 214-312-6514 or hollemankl@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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