{"id":1825,"date":"2014-11-24T12:23:32","date_gmt":"2014-11-24T18:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1825"},"modified":"2014-11-24T12:23:32","modified_gmt":"2014-11-24T18:23:32","slug":"exchange-gift-cards-personalize-holiday-care-packages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1825","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Gift Cards Personalize Holiday Care Packages"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/b>According to a recent National Retail Federation survey, gift cards will be the most requested gift this year with 62 percent preferring a gift card over any other item. For Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines, their gift card of choice is the one that can be redeemed at military exchanges from Okinawa to Oklahoma.<\/p>\n

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making it easy for any American to send their support with an Exchange gift card that service members can use for electronics, snacks or a good book.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn Exchange gift card empowers troops to choose items that make their lives easier wherever they are called to serve,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe needs of an Airman in Greenland are different from the Soldier in Afghanistan. An Exchange gift card allows troops to get exactly what they need to make the holidays brighter.\u201d<\/p>\n

While only authorized military shoppers can redeem Exchange gift cards, any American can send one by simply calling 800-527-2345\"\"<\/a><\/span> or logging on to www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> and clicking \u201cPurchase Gift and Phone Cards\u201d<\/a> at the bottom of the page.<\/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. The gift cards can be redeemed at Exchanges in all 50 states and more than 30 countries.<\/p>\n

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff.\u00a0 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\"\"<\/a><\/span> or wardchr@aafes.com.<\/p>\n\t

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