{"id":8614,"date":"2022-11-01T14:08:45","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T14:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=8614"},"modified":"2022-11-01T14:08:45","modified_gmt":"2022-11-01T14:08:45","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-to-recognize-americas-heroes-with-coin-giveaway-on-veterans-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2022\/11\/01\/army-air-force-exchange-service-to-recognize-americas-heroes-with-coin-giveaway-on-veterans-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Recognize America\u2019s Heroes with Coin Giveaway on Veterans Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>In honor of Veterans Day, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will recognize those who selflessly sacrificed for our Nation with free challenge coins<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This is the third year Exchange stores will distribute the limited-edition coins to Veterans on Nov. 11 while supplies last.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is grateful to our Veterans who served and sacrificed for our country,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe freedoms we enjoy today are a testament to those who raised their right hands and answered the call to serve.\u201d<\/p>\n

The coins, which feature an eagle on one side and emblems for all six military branches on the other, are available while supplies last. Veterans are encouraged to contact their local PX or BX or visit the store\u2019s Facebook page for more information.<\/p>\n

Since 2020, military resale\u2014 Army & Air Force Exchange Service; the Navy Exchange Service Command; Marine Corps Exchange; Coast Guard Exchange and the Defense Commissary Agency\u2014have joined together to salute Veterans through the collectible challenge coin giveway.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>On Veterans Day, the Exchange is honoring those who have served with a free collectible challenge coin. Veterans can receive the coins at their local Exchange on Nov. 11 while supplies last. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2eW<\/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 $3.5 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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