{"id":2345,"date":"2016-03-30T12:18:39","date_gmt":"2016-03-30T17:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2345"},"modified":"2016-03-30T12:18:39","modified_gmt":"2016-03-30T17:18:39","slug":"exchange-kicks-off-2016-because-of-you-program-with-10000-gift-card-giveaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2345","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Kicks Off 2016 Because of You Program With $10,000 Gift Card Giveaway"},"content":{"rendered":"

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DALLAS \u2013 <\/b>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating the Month of the Military Child in April by kicking off its first Because of You sweepstakes for 2016, giving authorized shoppers a chance at $10,000 in gift cards.<\/p>\n

With the worldwide $10K Shopping Spree Giveaway<\/a>, one grand-prize winner will take home a $5,000 Exchange gift card. Five runners-up will each win $1,000 gift cards. The Exchange is teaming up with Oberto to offer the prizes.<\/p>\n

The sweepstakes is part of the Exchange\u2019s Because of You program, which has expanded in 2016 to celebrate military families as well as honor active-duty troops, allowing the Exchange to express gratitude for their service and sacrifice.<\/p>\n

\u201cApril, being the Month of the Military Child, is the perfect time to unveil the Exchange\u2019s yearlong campaign to celebrate military families,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cMilitary families\u2014especially children\u2014face unique challenges. It\u2019s a privilege to recognize the dedication of these families along with the sacrifices of active-duty service members.\u201d<\/p>\n

Authorized shoppers 18 and older can enter the $10K Shopping Spree Giveaway online from April 1-30 at www.shopmyexchange.com\/becauseofyou<\/a>. Winners will be chosen at random and notified no later than May. 19. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.<\/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 http:\/\/www.aafes.com\/about-exchange\/public-affairs\/press-releases.htm<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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