{"id":806,"date":"2017-06-19T19:16:16","date_gmt":"2017-06-19T19:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=806"},"modified":"2018-02-01T16:56:47","modified_gmt":"2018-02-01T16:56:47","slug":"exchange-makes-pcs-season-easy-for-military-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2017\/06\/19\/exchange-makes-pcs-season-easy-for-military-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Makes PCS Season Easy for Military Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>With PCS season now underway for thousands of Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and Marines, the Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service is making it easier than ever for military families to plan the big move.<\/p>\n<p>Military Shoppers can visit the Exchange\u2019s PCS Headquarters at shopmyexchange.com\/PCS for a one-stop shop for all military families\u2019 PCS needs, including moving checklists, helpful products and more.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Government Accountability Office, about 650,000 service members moved during a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) in 2014.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Exchange wants to help service members and families have a successful transition this PCS season,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cEverything you need to ensure a smooth move\u2014from packing tape to rental cars\u2014is now just a click away.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At PCS Headquarters, service members and families can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shop for items that come in handy during a move, including packing materials, storage bins and luggage.<\/li>\n<li>Find products to make their new space feel more like home, such as draperies, appliances, furniture and more.<\/li>\n<li>Get information on TV, phone and internet hook-up.<\/li>\n<li>Receive a discount on PODS storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To ease the financial stress of moving, MILITARY STAR cardholders can use their Operation PCS Benefit Cards in-store and online to save even more. Service members can get a Operation PCS Benefit Card by presenting their orders to any Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service customer service desk. When shoppers with a benefit card use their MILITARY STAR card, they\u2019ll receive 5 percent off purchases of $100 or more.<\/p>\n<p>Benefit cards are valid for 90 days once they\u2019ve been received and can be used multiple times. MILITARY STAR cardholders can pick up their cards through Aug. 9. To sign up for a MILITARY STAR card, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.myecp.com\/\">MyECP.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook Friendly Version:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can visit the Exchange\u2019s PCS Headquarters at shopmyexchange.com\/PCS for a one-stop shop for all military families\u2019 PCS needs, including moving checklists, helpful products and more. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2rJ3OMU\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2rJ3OMU<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8212; 30 &#8212;<\/p>\n<p>The Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff.\u00a0 To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aafes.com\/about-exchange\/public-affairs\/press-releases.htm\">http:\/\/www.aafes.com\/about-exchange\/public-affairs\/press-releases.htm<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or <a href=\"mailto:hammettc@aafes.com\">hammettc@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the Exchange:<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange\/\">www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<br \/>\n<\/a>Twitter:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<br \/>\n<\/a>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shopmyexchange\/\">@shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DALLAS \u2013 With PCS season now underway for thousands of Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and Marines, the Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service is making it easier than ever for military families to plan the big move. 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