DALLAS – In honor of the 120^th anniversary of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, a sweet scavenger hunt will give military shoppers the chance to search the candy aisles of their local Exchange for clues to win $7,000 in prizes.

July 3 through July 25, authorized shoppers can find the five missing words from the Patriot Family 120^th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt using clues located in their Exchange candy department. A grand prize of $3,000 will be awarded to one winner, $1,000 to two second place winners and $500 will go to four third place winners.

“The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has always been about giving back,” said Army Col. Karen Fleming, the Exchange’s Deputy Director of logistics, “and on its anniversary it’s only fitting that we give back something extra with this scavenger hunt.”

To find out more about the contest and how to enter, visit www.shopmyexchange.com/patriot-family. The seven winners will be selected at random from a pool of all eligible entries.

No purchase is necessary to win, and all winners will be notified by email once they have been chosen.

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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.  To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http://www.aafes.com/about-exchange/public-affairs/press-releases.htm or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO.

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DALLAS – During July, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Mars are going for a ride to give military shoppers a chance at a share of $10,000 in prizes with the M&M Road Trip Sweepstakes.

From July 1 to 31, authorized shoppers worldwide can enter for their chance to win. Ten grand prize winners will be chosen to win $500 Exchange gift cards, and each week 25 winners will be chosen to win $50 gift cards.

“Be it $50 or $500, a little extra during the summer can go a long way,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “These prizes should help make military shoppers’ summer a little more fun.”

To enter, shoppers can visit shopmyexchange.com/sweepstakes.

No purchase is necessary to enter, and entrants do not need to be present to win. The M&M Road Trip Sweepstakes prize drawings will take place on or about Aug. 14.

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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.  To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http://www.aafes.com/about-exchange/public-affairs/press-releases.htm or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO.

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DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service wants to know how satisfied military shoppers are with their service and  is giving away more than $2,000 in Exchange gift cards to find out.

From July 1 to Aug. 31, Exchange shoppers who fill out a Satisfaction Survey from either their register or e-receipt will be entered to win a $250 Exchange gift card. One weekly winner will be randomly chosen from all authorized shoppers who complete the survey in a given week, for a total of nine winners.

“2015 is the year of the customer at the Exchange,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “We want to hear from all of the customers so we can offer them the best service possible.”

To be eligible to win, shoppers must complete the survey and provide their name and contact information. Winners will not be eligible to win more than once during the event.

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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.  To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http://www.aafes.com/about-exchange/public-affairs/press-releases.htm or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO.

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DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has awarded the Director/CEO Cup—its highest honor—to three Exchanges worldwide. 

One large, medium and small location were tops among 127 locations. The Fort Hood Exchange, the Korea Northern Exchange and the Offutt Air Force Base Exchange won for large, medium and small Exchange, respectively. 

In June, Exchange senior leaders visited the installations to present a trophy to the winning teams. Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull, President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Howard and Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor, honored teams at Fort Hood and Offutt AFB. Applegate traveled to Camp Casey in Korea to present the award there on the Exchange Director/CEO’s behalf. 

“During my Army service, I commanded C Company, 1-22 Infantry Regiment,” Shull said. “The regiment’s motto, ‘deeds not words,’ exemplifies these teams’ service to those who serve. The teams at Hood, Korea Northern and Offutt set the gold standard for how the Exchange can best serve Soldiers, Airmen, retirees and their families.”

Among other contributions, the winning teams excelled at forging personal bonds with installation leadership and keeping their shopping destination exciting with regular customer contests and prizes.

The Exchange Director/CEO Cup is an annual award that recognizes operational excellence in leadership, customer service, innovation, and business results. 

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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.  To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http://www.aafes.com/about-exchange/public-affairs/press-releases.htmor follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO.

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 Media Notes:

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Julie Mitchell, 214-312-3327 or [email protected].