{"id":9844,"date":"2023-11-17T18:12:19","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T18:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=9844"},"modified":"2023-11-17T18:12:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T18:12:19","slug":"exchange-shoppers-can-share-their-favorite-holiday-stories-for-a-chance-to-win-3000-in-prizes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2023\/11\/17\/exchange-shoppers-can-share-their-favorite-holiday-stories-for-a-chance-to-win-3000-in-prizes\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Shoppers Can Share Their Favorite Holiday Stories for a Chance to Win $3,000 in Prizes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Army<\/a>DALLAS<\/strong> \u2013 Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can share their favorite holiday memories for a chance to win a share of $3,000 in prizes in the Mars Holiday Storybook Essay Contest<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Through Dec. 25, entrants can submit an original essay in English of 500 words or fewer about a favorite holiday memory. All entries must be submitted via email to sweepstakes@aafes.com<\/a> with \u201cFavorite Holiday Story\u201d in the subject line.<\/p>\n

Three winners will each receive a $1,000 Exchange gift card. Winners will be chosen no later than Feb. 16.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe holidays hold a special place in our military communities,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe Exchange is excited to give shoppers the opportunity to share their most cherished stories for a chance to win great prizes.\u201d<\/p>\n

The contest is open to all authorized Exchange shoppers 18 years of age or older at the time of submission. Honorably discharged Veterans and Department of Defense civilians with shopping privileges can also enter. Veterans can visit\u00a0aafes.media\/paveterans<\/a>\u00a0and DoD civilians can visit\u00a0aafes.media\/cacbenefitspa<\/a> to learn more. For more details, visit ShopMyExchange.com\/sweepstakes<\/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-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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Media Notes:<\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Travis Day, 214-312-3534 or daytra@aafes.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u202f www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u202f https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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