{"id":7979,"date":"2022-05-02T15:10:19","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T15:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=7979"},"modified":"2022-05-02T15:10:19","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T15:10:19","slug":"salute-the-cute-exchanges-photo-contest-gives-pets-a-chance-to-fetch-3000-in-gift-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2022\/05\/02\/salute-the-cute-exchanges-photo-contest-gives-pets-a-chance-to-fetch-3000-in-gift-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Salute the Cute! Exchange\u2019s Photo Contest Gives Pets a Chance to Fetch $3,000 in Gift Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"patriotDALLAS \u2013<\/strong> America\u2019s furriest heroes can take their purr-ific patriotic looks all the way to the bank. Military pets can fetch a share of $3,000 in Exchange gift cards for their humans when they show off their American pride in the Patriot Pet Just Say \u201cTreat\u201d Photo Contest<\/a> presented by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Royal Canin.<\/p>\n

From May 1 through May 31, authorized Exchange shoppers worldwide, including honorably discharged Veterans and Department of Defense and Coast Guard civilians and retirees, can visit ShopMyExchange.com\/sweepstakes<\/a> and submit a photo of their pets dressed in a patriotic costume or with a patriotic background for a chance to win.<\/p>\n

Two grand-prize winners will each receive a $500 Exchange gift card. Eight runners-up will each receive a $250 Exchange gift card.<\/p>\n

\u201cPets are an integral part of the military family,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThis contest gives us a chance to salute and honor the pets in the community for their support of service members year-round.\u201d<\/p>\n

Contest rules can be found at ShopMyExchange.com\/sweepstakes<\/a>. Winners will be selected on or around June 15.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>Salute the cute! @shopmyexchange is celebrating the companions of America\u2019s heroes in the Patriot Pet Just Say \u201cTreat\u201d Photo Contest. Shoppers can snap and submit a photo of their patriotic pet on ShopMyExhange.com\/sweepstakes for a chance to win their share of $3,000 in gift cards. Learn more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-24H\/<\/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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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Keiana Holleman, 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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