{"id":1110,"date":"2012-12-03T15:35:07","date_gmt":"2012-12-03T21:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1110"},"modified":"2012-12-03T15:35:07","modified_gmt":"2012-12-03T21:35:07","slug":"exchange-gift-cards-personalize-care-packages-for-every-member-of-the-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1110","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Gift Cards Personalize Care Packages for Every Member of the Family"},"content":{"rendered":"

MEDIA CONTACT:\u00a0Chris Ward
\nMEDIA ADVISORY: 12-075
\nRELEASE DATE:\u00a0Dec. 3,\u00a02012<\/p>\n

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DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>According to a recent National Retail Federation survey, six in 10 shoppers polled said they\u2019d like to receive gift cards this holiday season, the most in the survey\u2019s history. Whether in Afghanistan or Alaska, servicemembers also appreciate the value of a gift card during the holidays. Fortunately, Americans wishing to send support always hit the mark when sending an Army & Air Force Exchange Service gift card<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy sending an Exchange gift card, troops are empowered to choose items that make their life easier wherever they are called to serve,\u201d said the Exchange\u2019s Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Tony Pearson. \u201cWhether it\u2019s tacos, televisions or even just a tank of gas, Exchange gift cards personalize troop support.\u201d<\/p>\n

While only authorized military shoppers can redeem Exchange gift cards, any American can send one by simply calling 800-527-2345 or logging on to www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> and clicking \u201cSupport Your Troops\u201d and then the \u201cGift and Calling Cards\u201d<\/a> icon.<\/p>\n

From there, Exchange gift cards, ranging in values from $10 to $500, can be addressed to a specific Soldier, Airman, Sailor or Marine or sent to \u201cany service member\u201d through the Fisher House Foundation, Air Force Aid Society, Warrior and Family Support Center or Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.<\/p>\n

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a joint non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors which is responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force through the Service Chiefs of Staff. \u00a0The Exchange has the dual mission of providing authorized patrons with quality merchandise and services at competitively low prices and generating non-appropriated fund earnings as a supplemental source of funding for military morale, welfare and recreation programs. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Chris Ward, 214-312-2714 or wardchr@aafes.com.<\/p>\n\t

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