DALLAS – This Veterans Day weekend, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is thanking service members and their families with some jaw-dropping deals—deals made even better with a MILITARY STAR card.

From Nov. 11 through Nov. 13, the Exchange is offering double points to MILITARY STAR card shoppers, a special ‘thank you’ to those who make everyday sacrifices to protect American freedoms.

Each dollar spent using MILITARY STAR gives card holders 2 rewards points—accumulating 2,000 points entitles the card holder to a $20 Exchange gift card. Double points will apply to all purchases except for Military Clothing items during Veterans Day weekend.

“The MILITARY STAR card is recognized as an established way for military service members and their families to build credit and one of the best ways to take full advantage of all the benefits the Exchange has to offer,” said Retired Army Col. Thomas Ockenfels, the Exchange’s Director of Staff. “Our customers are heroes, and offering double points this Veterans Day is just another way to thank them for all that they do for their country.”

The Exchange kicks off its Veterans Day Sale Nov. 11, offering exclusive savings on select TVs, apparel, handbags, appliances and computers. Prices are effective through Nov. 17 while supplies last—shoppers seeking high-demand, deep-discount products are encouraged to arrive early on Nov. 11 to ensure their place in line for the hottest holiday items.

Veterans Day sale items will also be available at shopmyexchange.com starting Nov. 11. Shoppers can get a sneak peek of items and pricing starting Nov. 4 by logging on to shopmyexchange.com, downloading the Exchange EXTRA mobile app or picking up the Veterans Day Sale flyer at their local Exchange.

One hundred percent of Exchange dividends go to military quality-of-life programs. The Exchange has contributed $2.4 billion of its earnings to such programs over the past 10 years. Use of the MILITARY STAR card furthers the Exchange’s mission to support military quality-of-life programs.

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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 Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or [email protected].

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DALLAS – The holidays evoke fond memories of family gatherings, delicious food and fun. Those memories could be worth $1,000 in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s latest contest.

Through Dec. 25, authorized shoppers 18 years old or older can submit an essay of 300 words or less about one of their favorite holiday memories. The winning entry will receive a $1,000 Exchange gift card with second and third place receiving $500 and $300 gift cards, respectively.

“From the Soldier being reunited with his family after a deployment to the Airman being promoted in front of his family, there’s no doubt we’re going to receive many heartwarming stories,” said Retired Army Col. Thomas Ockenfels, the Exchange’s Director of Staff.

Essays can be sent to [email protected] with “Storybook Essay” in the subject line and will be judged on creativity and the ability to inspire. Winners will be notified no later than February 13, 2017.

Complete rules and details can be found at shopmyexchange.com/sweepstakes.

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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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