{"id":9362,"date":"2023-06-26T16:04:46","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T16:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=9362"},"modified":"2023-08-02T12:44:56","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T12:44:56","slug":"military-star-card-designed-for-military-community-with-active-duty-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2023\/06\/26\/military-star-card-designed-for-military-community-with-active-duty-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"MILITARY STAR Card Designed for Military Community with Active-Duty Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DALLAS <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 The MILITARY STAR<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00ae<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> card is <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2oKDf8Q\">specifically designed for the military community<\/a>, with exclusive benefits for active-duty service members.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All eligible active-duty service members and mobilized or activated Reservists or National Guard members who have orders to deploy to qualifying contingency locations are eligible for deployment benefits that include no required payments and a reduced interest rate of 6% during their time away. The reduced APR applies to the card balance as well as new purchases.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9365\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2023\/06\/26\/military-star-card-designed-for-military-community-with-active-duty-benefits\/milstar-_militarybenefit_epimage_1600x900-1-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MilStar-_MilitaryBenefit_EPImage_1600x900-1-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1000,563\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MilStar _MilitaryBenefit_EPImage_1600x900 (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MilStar-_MilitaryBenefit_EPImage_1600x900-1-1.jpg?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MilStar-_MilitaryBenefit_EPImage_1600x900-1-1.jpg?w=1000\" class=\"wp-image-9365 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/MilStar-_MilitaryBenefit_EPImage_1600x900-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"The MILITARY STAR\u00ae card is specifically designed for the military community, with exclusive benefits for active-duty service members.\" width=\"459\" height=\"259\" \/>Additionally, all active-duty Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, Marines and Guard and Reserve members have access to the MILITARY STAR Military Clothing Plan, a $1,000 line of credit with no interest and no payments for 12 months on qualifying uniform basics.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the card, service members can build credit responsibly. MILITARY STAR offers fair and flexible terms, including the lowest APR among store cards\u2014a rate that is offered to all cardmembers, regardless of credit score. MILITARY STAR also does not charge annual, late or over-limit fees.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe military benefits of the card are a hallmark of MILITARY STAR\u2019s commitment to ensuring our heroes\u2019 readiness and resiliency, as well as their financial health,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cMilitary life comes with unique challenges, and the MILITARY STAR card is built to support service members\u2019 lifestyles.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other benefits of the card include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rewards program with unlimited 2% rewards earned on purchases. (Rewards exclude the Military Clothing Plan.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">5 cents off every gallon of gas at Exchange fuel locations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">10% off at participating Exchange restaurants.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10% off all first-day purchases for new cardmembers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Free shipping on all <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ShopMyExchange.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mynavyexchange.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MyNavyExchange.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> orders.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2022, MILITARY STAR provided a $435 million annual benefit to the military community through exclusive card offers and benefits.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The card is accepted at all military exchanges, commissaries, ShopMyExchange.com, myNavyExchange.com and ShopCGX.com.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shoppers who use MILITARY STAR and shop the Exchange not only save but give back, as 100% of Exchange earnings are reinvested in the military communities it serves. In the last 10 years, the Exchange has provided $3.5 billion in earnings for critical on-installation Quality-of-Life programs that make life better for service members and families.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more information on MILITARY STAR, shoppers can visit their local Exchange or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aafes.media\/MilStarPA\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/aafes.media\/MilStarPA<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW42897771 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42897771 BCX0\">Social-media<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42897771 BCX0\">-friendly version: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW42897771 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42897771 BCX0\">The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42897771 BCX0\">MILITARY STAR card is designed for service members, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42897771 BCX0\">with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42897771 BCX0\"> exclusive military benefits such as a no-interest, no-payment Military Clothing Plan and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42897771 BCX0\">a no-payment, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42897771 BCX0\">reduced-interest deployment plan. Learn more about how MILITARY STAR helps service members save and build credit: <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW42897771 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2r0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW42897771 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42897771 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2r0<\/span><\/span><\/a> <span class=\"EOP SCXW42897771 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2013 30 \u2013<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since 1895, the Army &amp; 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 54<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">-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.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">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 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or follow us on Twitter at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:252}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">###<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Media Notes:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Travis Day, 214-312-3534 or <a href=\"mailto:daytra@aafes.com\">daytra@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Follow the Exchange:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facebook:\u202f <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Twitter:\u202f <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instagram: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shopmyexchange\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">@shopmyexchange<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DALLAS \u2013 The MILITARY STAR\u00ae card is specifically designed for the military community, with exclusive benefits for active-duty service members.\u00a0 All eligible active-duty service members and mobilized or activated Reservists or National Guard members who have orders to deploy to qualifying contingency locations are eligible for deployment benefits 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