DALLAS – To celebrate the launch of the MILITARY STAR_® rewards program, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is pumping up gas savings by doubling the discount for MILITARY STAR cardholders.

From Oct. 9 to Oct. 11, drivers fueling up with a MILITARY STAR card at Army and Air Force gas stations will receive 10 cents off per gallon instead of the everyday 5-cents-per-gallon discount.

“The extra savings are a part of the Exchange’s launch of its new MILITARY STAR rewards program,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange senior enlisted advisor. “The rewards program—and extra fuel discounts such as this one—help the Exchange give back to Soldiers, Airmen and their families.”

When drivers use their MILITARY STAR card at the pump, they’ll earn points as part of the new rewards program, which launched Oct.1. Cardholders earn 2 points for every $1 spent in Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy exchange stores, and wherever else the MILITARY STAR card is accepted. For every 2,000 points earned, shoppers will automatically receive a $20 Exchange rewards card.

Every day, shoppers can reap the benefits of paying with their MILITARY STAR card. Besides the typical discount of 5 cents per gallon on all gas purchases, cardholders enjoy a 10 percent discount on all Exchange food court purchases year-round and free standard shipping at shopmyexchange.com.

For information about the features and benefits of the MILITARY STAR card, shoppers can visit www.myecp.com. 

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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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Media Notes:

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

DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Monster Energy are asking military shoppers to answer the bell and enter the Monster Energy UFC Sweepstakes.

The grand-prize winner will receive a trip for two to Las Vegas to attend UFC 195 on Jan. 2, 2016, a prize package valued at $7,000. Five runners-up will receive a subscription to watch the event live on pay-per-view.

“This contest doesn’t pull any punches,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “The prize package is definitely one that military shoppers will want to fight for.”

No purchase is necessary, and authorized shoppers 18 and older can enter the sweepstakes at www.shopmyexchange.com/sweepstakes through Oct. 15. The drawing will take place on or about Oct. 22.

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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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