MEDIA CONTACT:\u00a0Chris Ward
\nMEDIA ADVISORY: 13-023
\nRELEASE DATE:\u00a0May 2, 2013<\/p>\n
DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Military shoppers clipped out and cashed in more than $1.5 million in coupons and promotions last year at Army and Air Force Exchanges worldwide.<\/p>\n Exchange shoppers literally \u201ccleaned up\u201d on one of the most successful promotions \u2013 a $2 off coupon for Tide, Gain or Cheer detergents.<\/p>\n \u201cMore than 66,000 shoppers took advantage of that one offer,\u201d said the Exchange\u2019s Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Tony Pearson. \u201cAs a result, Exchange shoppers saved more than $132,000 from just that promotion.\u201d<\/p>\n In 2013, the Exchange is providing a variety of exclusive savings through the mail and online<\/a>. Exchange shoppers in the continental United States can text Exchange to 95613 for additional savings delivered to their mobile devices.<\/p>\n Shoppers who \u201clike\u201d the Exchange on www.facebook.com\/aafes.bx.px<\/a> enjoy coupon offers, participate in exciting contests and join an online community of current and former military members.<\/p>\n Customers can also log on to www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> and check the Savings Center to see what \u201cSuper Daily Specials,\u201d \u201cWeekly Promotions\u201d and \u201cAdvertised Specials\u201d are available.\u00a0<\/p>\n Complete details concerning coupon redemption, shopping and saving at the Exchange are available online at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com\/CustomerService\/couponAcceptance.htm<\/a>.<\/p>\n — 30 —<\/p>\n The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a joint command 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. The Exchange has the dual mission of providing authorized patrons with articles of merchandise and services 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<\/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