{"id":9918,"date":"2023-12-07T18:36:31","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T18:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=9918"},"modified":"2023-12-07T18:36:31","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T18:36:31","slug":"whisker-wonderland-pets-can-help-win-shoppers-3000-in-prizes-in-the-exchanges-holiday-pet-photo-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2023\/12\/07\/whisker-wonderland-pets-can-help-win-shoppers-3000-in-prizes-in-the-exchanges-holiday-pet-photo-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Whisker Wonderland! Pets Can Help Win Shoppers $3,000 In Prizes in the Exchange\u2019s Holiday Pet Photo Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Military shoppers can show off Santa\u2019s little yelpers and enter for a chance to win a prize<\/a> in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s holiday pet photo contest.<\/p>\n

From Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, Exchange shoppers can visit ShopMyExchange.com\/Sweepstakes to submit a photo of their pet dressed up in a holiday-themed costume for a chance to win a share of $3,000 in Exchange gift cards.<\/p>\n

Two grand-prize winners will each receive a $500 Exchange gift card while eight runners-up will each earn a $250 Exchange gift card. Entries are limited to one per person.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAt the Exchange, we understand pets are family too,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to give our military community a chance to showcase their pets during the holidays.\u201d<\/p>\n

The contest is sponsored by Mars Pet Care. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. Exchange shoppers 18 and older are eligible to enter the contest. Retirees, honorably discharged Veterans, and Department of Defense and Coast Guard civilians may also enter. Winners will be notified no later than Jan. 19, 2024. Entries will be judged based on originality, creativity and appropriateness. Visit ShopMyExchange.com\/Sweepstakes for official rules.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>@shopmyexchange shoppers can showcase their pets\u2019 festive best for a chance to win a share of $3,000 in Exchange gift cards. Enter Dec. 1 through Dec. 31 at ShopMyExchange.com\/sweepstakes. Learn more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2zY<\/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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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Zach Wright, 214-312-6300 or wrightz@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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