{"id":1896,"date":"2015-03-09T10:14:09","date_gmt":"2015-03-09T15:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1896"},"modified":"2015-03-09T10:14:09","modified_gmt":"2015-03-09T15:14:09","slug":"the-whole-family-can-join-for-chance-to-win-3000-in-prizes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1896","title":{"rendered":"The Whole Family Can Join for Chance to Win $3,000 in Prizes"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/b>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is encouraging shoppers worldwide to hop to it and take a crack at $3,000 in prizes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

With the Patriot Family Easter Egg Hunt Contest, shoppers can search for clues at their local Exchange and post the correct answers on the Exchange\u2019s Facebook page contest tab at <\/span>www.facebook.com\/AAFES.BX.PX<\/span><\/a>. Shoppers can pick up a clue map at their local Exchange or download one from <\/span>www.shopmyexchange.com\/patriot-family<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Four winners will take home a $500 Exchange gift card, and 10 winners will receive a $100 Exchange gift card. Winners will be randomly selected and notified by email. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhile shoppers are on the hunt for clues, they can fill their baskets with everything they need to celebrate Easter,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe Exchange is stocked with Easter candy, spring attire and more for the holiday.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The contest runs March 6 through April 3. No purchase is necessary to win. Authorized Exchange shoppers can enter, and children younger than 18 must have their parents\u2019 consent. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/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. 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> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Julie Mitchell, 214-312-3327 or <\/span>mitchelljul@aafes.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\t

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