{"id":2165,"date":"2015-10-21T09:59:05","date_gmt":"2015-10-21T14:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2165"},"modified":"2015-10-21T09:59:05","modified_gmt":"2015-10-21T14:59:05","slug":"exchange-toy-book-makes-spirits-bright","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2165","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Toy Book Makes Spirits Bright"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/span><\/b>\u00a0Military shoppers can fill their sleighs with the hottest toys for children of all ages this holiday season with help from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s <\/span>Toy Book<\/span><\/a>, which features a selection of gifts both in-store and online.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The 32-page shopping guide, available Oct. 23 in the continental United States and Nov. 6 overseas, is packed with Military Brat-Approved toys, which were tested by military children. Shoppers will find the Military Brat-Approved seal of approval throughout the shopping guide highlighting the hottest kid-tested toys.\"WK86_L_01-07.indd\"<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Inside the guide, shoppers will find the latest from Disney, Barbie, FurReal Friends and more. \u201cStar Wars,\u201d Marvel and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figures join the fun as well. Go-to gifts such as video game systems, bicycles and scooters can also be found.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Toy Book makes it easy for shoppers to find something for every child on their list,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cPlus, the Exchange\u2019s fee-free layaway and tax-free savings help keep shoppers\u2019 budgets in check this holiday season.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For those who want to shop online, shopmyexchange.com is loaded with the hottest toys. Online purchases ship for free when shoppers use their MILITARY STAR card. Shoppers also earn 2 rewards points for every $1 spent with their MILITARY STAR card.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Prices in the Toy Book are valid through Dec. 4. The Toy Book is available at Exchange locations worldwide. To find the nearest Exchange, shoppers can visit www.shopmyexchange.com\/exchange-stores\/<\/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.\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>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><\/p>\n\t

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