{"id":8821,"date":"2023-01-09T15:46:39","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T15:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=8821"},"modified":"2023-01-09T15:46:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T15:46:39","slug":"start-the-new-year-with-savings-new-military-star-accountholders-save-15-on-first-day-purchases-from-jan-12-to-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2023\/01\/09\/start-the-new-year-with-savings-new-military-star-accountholders-save-15-on-first-day-purchases-from-jan-12-to-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Start the New Year with Savings: New MILITARY STAR Accountholders Save 15% on First-Day Purchases from Jan. 12 to 26"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 Military shoppers can start the new year with savings, thanks to MILITARY STAR\u00ae<\/sub>.<\/p>\n

From Jan. 12 through 26, shoppers who are approved for and use a new MILITARY STAR account will receive 15% off all purchases made on the first day<\/a> instead of the regular 10% discount.<\/p>\n

\u201cMILITARY STAR can help the military community save and stick to their budgets with this special savings opportunity\u2014in addition to the everyday deals and discounts that come with the card,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cSigning up for MILITARY STAR is a simple way to get greater value for your dollar.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In addition to the 15% off first-day purchases, MILITARY STAR offers exclusive cardholder savings, such as 5 cents off every gallon of gas at Exchange fuel locations, 10% off at participating Exchange restaurants and free shipping on online orders.<\/p>\n

Cardholders also earn unlimited 2% rewards on all purchases at exchanges, commissaries and online. (Rewards exclude Military Clothing line of credit.) All cardholders, regardless of credit score, receive the same low APR and no annual, late or over-limit fees. Active-duty military members are also eligible for additional benefits such as a 0%-interest Military Clothing plan for qualifying uniform basics and a reduced-interest deployment plan with no payments.<\/p>\n

The 15% discount applies to purchases made everywhere the MILITARY STAR card is accepted, including all exchanges, commissaries and online at\u00a0ShopMyExchange.com<\/a>, myNavyExchange.com<\/a> and ShopCGX.com<\/a>. Department of Defense civilians and retirees are eligible to apply for a card. All honorably discharged Veterans who have confirmed their eligibility to shop at ShopMyExchange.com<\/a> can use their MILITARY STAR card discount when shopping the Exchange online.<\/p>\n

The first-day discount is dependent upon the application being approved and will be applied as a credit on the first monthly billing statement. For more information, visit MyECP.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>Military shoppers can save and stick to their budgets with a special MILITARY STAR savings opportunity. From Jan. 12 to 26, shoppers who sign up and use a new MILITARY STAR card will save 15% on all purchases made on the first day. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2ih<\/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<\/sup> 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 Marisa Conner at 214-312-5111 or connermar@aafes.com.<\/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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