{"id":2141,"date":"2015-10-05T11:42:01","date_gmt":"2015-10-05T16:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2141"},"modified":"2015-10-05T11:42:01","modified_gmt":"2015-10-05T16:42:01","slug":"to-celebrate-new-loyalty-program-exchange-doubles-gas-savings-oct-9-11-for-military-star-cardholders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2141","title":{"rendered":"To Celebrate New Loyalty Program, Exchange Doubles Gas Savings Oct. 9-11 for MILITARY STAR Cardholders"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/b>To celebrate the launch of the MILITARY STAR<\/span>\u00ae<\/sub> rewards program, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is pumping up gas savings by doubling the discount for MILITARY STAR cardholders.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

F<\/span><\/span><\/span>rom Oct. 9 to Oct. 11, drivers fueling up with a MILITARY STAR card at Army and Air Force gas stations will receive 10 cents off per gallon instead of the everyday 5-cents-per-gallon discount.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe extra savings are a part of the Exchange\u2019s launch of its new MILITARY STAR rewards program,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe rewards program\u2014and extra fuel discounts such as this one\u2014help the Exchange give back to Soldiers, Airmen and their families.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

When drivers use their MILITARY STAR card at the pump, they\u2019ll earn points as part of the new rewards program, which launched Oct.1. Cardholders earn 2 points for every $1 spent in Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy exchange stores, and wherever else the MILITARY STAR card is accepted. For every 2,000 points earned, shoppers will automatically receive a $20 Exchange rewards card.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Every day, shoppers can reap the benefits of paying with their MILITARY STAR card. Besides the typical discount of 5 cents per gallon on all gas purchases, cardholders enjoy a 10 percent discount on all Exchange food court purchases year-round and free standard shipping at shopmyexchange.com.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For information about the features and benefits of the MILITARY STAR card, shoppers can visit <\/span>www.myecp.com<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 <\/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>\u00a0or follow us on Twitter at <\/span>https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/span><\/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 mitchelljul@aafes.com.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t

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