{"id":2233,"date":"2015-12-10T10:18:12","date_gmt":"2015-12-10T16:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2233"},"modified":"2015-12-10T10:18:12","modified_gmt":"2015-12-10T16:18:12","slug":"anyone-can-support-service-members-this-holiday-season-with-gift-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2233","title":{"rendered":"Anyone Can Support Service Members This Holiday Season with Gift Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/b>Any person can send a little holiday cheer to military service members this year by purchasing a Soldier, Airman, Sailor or Marine an Exchange gift card.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Service members can use Exchange gift cards to purchase snacks, electronics, books, clothing or even jewelry at any Army, Air Force, Navy or Marine Corps exchange.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPurchasing an Army & Air Force Exchange Service gift card for service members is a great way to remind our military that they are valued by those they serve to protect,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cIt only takes a minute, and while it\u2019s a small token of appreciation, rest assured it makes a big impact for those who work to protect American freedoms.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

While only authorized military shoppers can redeem Exchange gift cards, anyone \u00a0can send one by calling 800-527-2345 or visiting <\/span>www.shopmyexchange.com<\/span><\/a> and clicking \u201cPurchase Gift and Phone Cards\u201d at the bottom of the page.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

From there, Exchange gift cards, ranging in values from $10 to $500, can be addressed to a specific Soldier, Airman, Sailor or Marine or sent to \u201cany service member\u201d through the Fisher House Foundation, Air Force Aid Society, Warrior and Family Support Center or Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. The gift cards can be redeemed at Exchanges in all 50 states and more than 30 countries. eGift cards can also be purchased and emailed directly to an authorized recipient for online redemption at <\/span>www.shopmyexchange.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.\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\t

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