{"id":964,"date":"2017-09-08T18:43:43","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T18:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=964"},"modified":"2018-02-01T16:56:22","modified_gmt":"2018-02-01T16:56:22","slug":"964","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2017\/09\/08\/964\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Giving Away $5,000 in Gift Cards During Freedom Challenge: Army vs. Air Force"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is rewarding a BE FIT lifestyle with $5,000 in gift cards and bragging rights for either the Army or Air Force<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Through Sept. 30, anyone can participate in the Freedom Challenge: Army vs. Air Force by visiting MapMyFitness.com\/challenges\/aafes<\/a> or downloading the MapMyFitness app. Participants can then select \u201cArmy vs. Air Force\u201d under \u201cChallenges\u201d and select which branch they would like to support.<\/p>\n

Each workout logged will count toward the user\u2019s team of choice. Whichever service branch gets the most workouts logged at the end of the challenge will be declared the winner.<\/p>\n

All participants will also be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $250 gift cards to be given away weekly during the challenge. Participants who log at least one workout will, upon the challenge\u2019s end, be automatically entered into the Grand Prize drawing for a chance to win one of three $1,000 gift cards. Winners who are authorized Exchange shoppers will receive Exchange gift cards. All other winners will receive an Under Armour gift card.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Freedom Challenge is the perfect opportunity to engage in a little friendly competition while getting a chance to be rewarded for regular exercise,\u201d said Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange Senior Enlisted Advisor. \u201cOf course, it\u2019s no secret who I\u2019ll be supporting\u2014I encourage everyone to do the same and let their voice be heard this fall during the Freedom Challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Freedom Challenge is open to anyone age 18 and older. No purchase is necessary to win.<\/p>\n

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\n<\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is rewarding a BE FIT lifestyle with $5,000 in gift cards and bragging rights for either the Army or Air Force. Visit shopmyexchange.com\/UAFREEDOM<\/a> to learn how to enter.<\/p>\n

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The Army & 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 https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/<\/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 Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@aafes.com.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:
\nFacebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange
\n<\/a>Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange
\n<\/a>Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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