{"id":2230,"date":"2015-12-09T11:15:14","date_gmt":"2015-12-09T17:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2230"},"modified":"2015-12-09T11:19:42","modified_gmt":"2015-12-09T17:19:42","slug":"exchange-doubles-savings-on-gas-dec-18-20-for-military-star-card-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2230","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Doubles Savings on Gas Dec. 18-20 for MILITARY STAR Card Users"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/b>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is keeping military shoppers\u2019 wallets from running on empty this holiday season by doubling the discount MILITARY STAR\u00ae<\/sub> cardholders receive on fuel.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From Dec. 18 through Dec. 20, 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

\u201cWith the last weekend of holiday shopping approaching, we\u2019re giving military shoppers an extra reason to come on base or post and see what the Exchange has in store,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe extra savings at the pump are all part of the value authorized shoppers find at the Exchange.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

After fueling up, shoppers who stop into the Express and make an additional purchase with their MILITARY STAR card will be treated to a free coffee or fountain drink.\u00a0<\/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 this fall. 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 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 www.myecp.com.\u00a0\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>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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