{"id":7384,"date":"2021-11-30T19:29:31","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T19:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=7384"},"modified":"2021-11-30T19:29:31","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T19:29:31","slug":"here-comes-santa-claws-exchange-giving-away-3000-in-prizes-in-holiday-pet-photo-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2021\/11\/30\/here-comes-santa-claws-exchange-giving-away-3000-in-prizes-in-holiday-pet-photo-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Here Comes Santa Claws! Exchange Giving Away $3,000 in Prizes in Holiday Pet Photo Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"HolidayDALLAS \u2013<\/strong> Military pets can get in the holiday spirit to help their families fetch $3,000 in prizes<\/a> in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Mars Pet Care Holiday Pet Photo Contest.<\/p>\n

Shoppers worldwide can enter Dec. 1 through 31 by submitting a photo of their four-legged friend decked out in their most festive holiday attire<\/a>, or posed with Santa Claus, at ShopMyExchange.com\/sweepstakes<\/a>. Two grand-prize winners will each receive a $500 Exchange gift card<\/a>, with eight runners-up each receiving a $250 Exchange gift card.<\/p>\n

\u201cFamily is especially important to Warfighters during the holidays, and that includes cats, dogs and other animal companions,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWe look forward to helping military pet owners get into the spirit of the season and show their creativity with this fun contest.\u201d<\/p>\n

Authorized Exchange shoppers 18 and older may enter. Retirees, honorably discharged Veterans, and Department of Defense and Coast Guard civilians can enter, too. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity and adherence to the contest\u2019s theme.<\/p>\n

No purchase is necessary to win. Limit one entry per person. Entries must be sent as a JPG, PNG or PDF and include the pet\u2019s name, the entrant\u2019s legal first and last name, mailing address, email address, phone number and local Exchange location.<\/p>\n

Winners will be notified no later than Jan. 21.<\/p>\n

Social media friendly version: <\/strong>Military shoppers can submit their cutest holiday-themed pet photos for a chance to win $3,000 in Army & Air Force Exchange Service gift cards Dec. 1-31. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1V6<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians 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 54th<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.4 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. 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 Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@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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