{"id":9307,"date":"2023-06-02T21:24:24","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T21:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=9307"},"modified":"2023-06-02T21:24:24","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T21:24:24","slug":"military-star-offers-emergency-assistance-for-guam-cardholders-after-typhoon-mawar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2023\/06\/02\/military-star-offers-emergency-assistance-for-guam-cardholders-after-typhoon-mawar\/","title":{"rendered":"MILITARY STAR Offers Emergency Assistance for Guam Cardholders After Typhoon Mawar"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 MILITARY STAR\u00ae<\/sub> is offering cardholders on Guam emergency assistance with their accounts after Typhoon Mawar.<\/p>\n

Cardholders in Guam will automatically receive 90 days 0% interest and no payments on existing balances and new purchases beginning June 5.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe military community in Guam is facing a lot of challenges right now, and the MILITARY STAR team is providing assistance and peace of mind,\u201d said Tommy Ward, senior vice president of the Exchange Credit Program. \u201cWe\u2019re here to support our cardholders as they recover from this devastating storm.\u201d<\/p>\n

Guam shoppers who sign up for a new MILITARY STAR account through July 5 will also receive 0% interest and no payments for 90 days, in addition to the standard 10% off all first-day purchases.<\/p>\n

Emergency relief valid for active cardmembers currently residing in Guam. Standard account terms will apply after 90 days. New purchases will be added to the existing balance during the 90-day emergency relief period. Offer for new cardholders subject to credit approval. The first-day discount for new cardholders will be applied as a credit on the first monthly billing statement.<\/p>\n

The MILITARY STAR card is accepted at all military exchanges and commissaries. For more information or to apply for a card, visit https:\/\/aafes.media\/MilStarPA<\/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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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

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