{"id":1931,"date":"2015-04-02T12:00:27","date_gmt":"2015-04-02T17:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1931"},"modified":"2015-04-02T12:00:27","modified_gmt":"2015-04-02T17:00:27","slug":"exchange-giving-away-cruise-package-worth-7500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1931","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Giving Away Cruise Package Worth $7,500"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"><b>DALLAS \u2013<\/b> The Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service is helping one lucky shopper embark on a fantastic voyage with its latest contest\u2014a cruise package worth $7,500. <b><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">The Choose Your Cruise Giveaway is part of the Exchange\u2019s Because of You program, a yearlong effort to recognize and reward service members for their sacrifice and dedication to America. One grand-prize winner will receive:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">A cruise for two from MWR Exchange Vacations valued at $1,200<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">$5,000 Visa gift card<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">$800 in Samsonite luggage<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">Canon EOS Rebel T5 digital SLR camera bundle valued at $650<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; color: #000000; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; color: #000000; font-size: medium;\">Authorized shoppers can enter at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com\/BecauseOfYou\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: medium;\">www.shopmyexchange.com\/BecauseOfYou<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"> from April 1 to April 30. One entry, chosen at random, will receive the grand prize.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; color: #000000; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">The Choose Your Cruise Giveaway winner will be notified no later than May 19. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; color: #000000; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\">&#8212; 30 &#8212;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Army &amp; 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 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com\/\">http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a><\/span> or follow us on Twitter at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; color: #000000; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">###<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; color: #000000; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Media Notes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman; color: #000000; 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