DALLAS \u2013<\/b> Military shoppers who think they have a top dog\u2026or cat\u2026or bird \u2026or reptile \u2026can try to fetch their share of $3,000 in prizes during the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s Patriot Pet Just Say Treat online photo contest.<\/p>\n
From May 6 through June 2, authorized shoppers can upload a photo of their prized pet at www.shopmyexchange.com\/sweepstakes. One grand-prize winner in the worldwide contest will take home a $1,000 Exchange gift card, while two first-place winners will each receive $500 gift cards. Four third-place winners will nab $250 gift cards each.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor many Soldiers and Airmen, pets are very much an important part of their family, providing love and companionship and easing stress of daily duties,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWith the Patriot Pet contest, the Exchange salutes these furry, fuzzy, feathered\u2014and sometimes even scaly\u2014members of the military family.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rules and more information for the contest can be found at www.shopmyexchange.com\/sweepstakes once the contest launches. Just Say Treat winners will be notified toward the end of June.<\/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 ###<\/p>\n\t