{"id":2313,"date":"2016-03-03T11:32:34","date_gmt":"2016-03-03T17:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2313"},"modified":"2016-03-03T11:32:34","modified_gmt":"2016-03-03T17:32:34","slug":"exchange-offers-shoppers-chance-to-win-a-new-patriot-star-diamond-ring-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2313","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Offers Shoppers Chance to Win a New Patriot Star\u2122 Diamond Ring"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/b>Diamonds are forever \u2013 and for two lucky winners of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s latest sweepstakes, forever will come free this summer.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Through June 30, shoppers can enter the Exchange Patriot Star\u2122 Giveaway for a chance to win a 1 carat diamond solitaire ring from the Exchange\u2019s new Patriot Star\u2122 collection. The two winners, one stateside and one overseas, will be drawn at random. Each ring is valued at $9,299.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Patriot Star\u2122 is a 106-facet specialty cut diamond exclusively designed for the Exchange and certified by GemEx and the International Gemological Institute. Firestar Diamond, manufacturer and supplier of Patriot Star Jewelry, donates a portion of all Patriot Star proceeds to the Fisher House to benefit military families.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange couldn\u2019t be more proud to offer this exclusive piece to our military shoppers,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cOur customers make sacrifice after sacrifice to keep our nation safe \u2013 why not honor that with a diamond as unique as the heroes we serve?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Authorized shoppers 18 and older may enter the Patriot Star\u2122 Giveaway at <\/span>www.shopmyexchange.com\/sweepstakes<\/span><\/a>. No purchase is necessary.<\/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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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or <\/span>hammettc@aafes.com<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t

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