{"id":2080,"date":"2015-07-28T11:30:30","date_gmt":"2015-07-28T16:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2080"},"modified":"2015-07-28T11:30:30","modified_gmt":"2015-07-28T16:30:30","slug":"exchange-makes-the-grade-with-extra-back-to-school-savings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2080","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Makes the Grade With Extra Back-to-School Savings"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/b>As students and families prepare for a new school year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is sending military shoppers to the head of the class with special savings that effectively double the Exchange\u2019s everyday tax-free benefit.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

As several states roll out \u201csales tax holidays\u201d on clothing, footwear and other school-related supplies, the Exchange will match local sales tax discounts to offer an additional percentage off (equivalent to the local sales tax rate) select back-to-school items.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEvery day is a sales tax holiday at the Exchange,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWhen families shop for back-to-school supplies during state sales tax holidays, the Exchange benefit becomes even greater.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The sales tax holidays start in Mississippi on July 31 and continue in 17 states on various dates through Aug. 22. Shoppers can check with their state\u2019s tax website for sales tax holiday dates and included items.<\/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.\u00a0 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.aafes.com\/about-exchange\/public-affairs\/press-releases.htm<\/span><\/a>or follow us on Twitter at <\/span>https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\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><\/p>\n\t

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