{"id":1934,"date":"2015-04-06T09:49:15","date_gmt":"2015-04-06T14:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1934"},"modified":"2015-04-06T09:49:15","modified_gmt":"2015-04-06T14:49:15","slug":"exchange-doubles-gas-savings-april-10-12-for-military-star-card-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1934","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Doubles Gas Savings April 10-12 for MILITARY STAR\u00ae Card Users"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013<\/b> The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is pumping up the savings on gas by doubling the discount for M<\/span>ILITARY S<\/span>TAR\u00ae<\/sup> cardholders. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

From April 10 through April 12, drivers fueling up with their M<\/span>ILITARY S<\/span>TAR\u00ae<\/sup> card at Army and Air Force gas stations will receive 10 cents off per gallon instead of the everyday 5-cents-per-gallon discount.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs shoppers catch spring fever, we are providing an extra reason to come on base or post and see what the Exchange has to offer,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted advisor.\u00a0 \u201cThe extra discount at the pump is just the beginning of the value the Exchange provides.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

No matter the season, shoppers can reap the benefits of paying with their M<\/span>ILITARY S<\/span>TAR\u00ae<\/sup> card. Besides the everyday discount of 5 cents per gallon on all gas purchases, cardholders enjoy a 10 percent discount on all Exchange food court purchases year-round.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For information about the features and benefits of the M<\/span>ILITARY S<\/span>TAR\u00ae<\/sup> card, shoppers can visit <\/span><\/span><\/span>www.myecp.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/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 <\/span>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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\u00a0<\/span>Media Notes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/b>For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Julie Mitchell, 214-312-3327 or mitchelljul@aafes.com.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t

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