DALLAS –This summer, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Axe are helping military shoppers clean up for the school year with the Axe Back to School Sweepstakes.

From Aug. 5 to Sept. 1, authorized shoppers can enter the sweepstakes for the chance to win one of 25 $500 Exchange gift cards.

“All students want to feel their best going back to school this fall,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. “These Exchange gift cards will help our military shoppers get all the things they need to feel prepared for this upcoming year.”

Shoppers 18 years and older can login to shopmyexchange.com/sweepstakes to enter.

No purchase is necessary, and entrants do not need to be present to win. The Axe Back to School Sweepstakes prize drawings will take place on or around Sept. 8.

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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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