MEDIA CONTACT:\u00a0Chris Ward
\nMEDIA ADVISORY: 13-022
\nRELEASE DATE:\u00a0April 30, 2013<\/p>\n
DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>It may be a dog eat dog world, but the latest Exchange contest is focusing on the cuddlier side of these furry, feathered and sometimes finicky companions. With the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s Patriot Family \u201cJust Say Treat\u201d contest, a pet picture and 50 words could be worth $300.<\/p>\n The Patriot Pet \u201cJust Say Treat\u201d photo\/pet contest will launch May 1 online at www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> and the Exchange Facebook page<\/a>. Shoppers need only to submit a photo of their pet (or pets) along with a 50-word or less description for a shot at a $300 Exchange gift card.<\/p>\n \u201cPets are a very important part of our lives,\u201d said the Exchange\u2019s Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Tony Pearson. \u201cThey provide many of us with companionship and friendship, so it\u2019s only fair we take this opportunity to crow and bark about our pets.\u201d<\/p>\n For more information and links to enter the Patriot Pet \u201cJust Say Treat\u201d contest, go to shopmyexchange.com\/patriotfamily<\/a> or visit the Exchange Facebook page at www.facebook.com\/aafes.bx.px<\/a>.<\/p>\n — 30 —<\/p>\n 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 ###<\/p>\n Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Chris Ward, 214-312-2714 or wardchr@aafes.com.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t