{"id":1616,"date":"2014-04-21T14:59:34","date_gmt":"2014-04-21T19:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1616"},"modified":"2014-04-21T14:59:34","modified_gmt":"2014-04-21T19:59:34","slug":"exchange-online-pet-photo-contest-will-get-tails-wagging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1616","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Online Pet Photo Contest Will Get Tails Wagging"},"content":{"rendered":"

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DALLAS \u2013 <\/b>Military shoppers who think their pet is the cat\u2019s meow can take a shot at a $500 grand prize in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s online \u201cJust Say Treat\u201d Pet Photo Contest.<\/a><\/p>\n

From May 2 through May 24, authorized Exchange shoppers can send in photos of their household or outdoor pets for a chance at the grand prize\u2014a $500 Exchange gift card. Two second-place winners will each be awarded a $100 gift card and four third-place winners will each take home $50 Exchange gift cards.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom loyal pups to cuddly kittens to scaly reptiles, pets are important members of the family,\u201d said Col. Tom Ockenfels, Exchange Chief of Staff. \u201cExchange shoppers can win big just by showing off a photo of their pride and joy.\u201d \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

To complete an entry form, Exchange shoppers can visit shopmyexchange.com\/patriotfamily<\/a> or the Exchange\u2019s Facebook page at facebook.com\/AAFES.BX.PX<\/a>. Contestants can also email their pet\u2019s photograph plus a description of the pet in 50 words or less to PatroitFamily@aafes.com<\/a>. In the email, entrants must include their name, address, closest Exchange, daytime phone number, rank and branch of service, or their sponsor\u2019s. Pet information, such as name, breed and type of pet, must also be included.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust Say Treat\u201d winners will determined on or about June 6.<\/p>\n

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a joint nonappropriated 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 Julie Mitchell, 214-312-3327\"\"<\/a><\/span> or mitchelljul@aafes.com.<\/p>\n\t

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