In addition to the five cents a gallon discount that drivers using a MILITARY STAR\u00ae Card already enjoy at the pump, cardholders can increase their savings per gallon with an additional five cents a gallon discount from Oct. 5-7 for a total savings of 10 cents a gallon. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAs we head into the holidays, we are providing an added incentive to come on base or post to see what the Exchange has in store,\u201d said the Exchange\u2019s Senior Enlisted Adviser Chief Master Sgt. Tony Pearson. \u201cThe savings at the pump are just the beginning of the value authorized shoppers will find at their Exchange.\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n — 30 —<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/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>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ###<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Media Notes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Chris Ward, 214-312-2714<\/a><\/span> or wardchr@aafes.com.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t