{"id":2456,"date":"2016-05-24T10:35:47","date_gmt":"2016-05-24T15:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2456"},"modified":"2016-05-24T13:40:36","modified_gmt":"2016-05-24T18:40:36","slug":"exchange-shoppers-can-win-trip-to-hawaii-for-2016-ironman-world-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2456","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Shoppers Can Win Trip to Hawaii for 2016 IRONMAN World Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"87457_FosterGrant_Poster\"<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>DALLAS \u2013 <\/span><\/b>One lucky military shopper will win a trip for two to the <\/span>2016 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii<\/span><\/a> this fall courtesy of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Foster Grant.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

From May 27 to June 30, authorized Exchange shoppers worldwide can enter to win at <\/span>www.shopmyexchange.com\/sweepstakes<\/span><\/a>. The winner will be awarded a $4,700 prize package including round-trip airfare, two nights of hotel accommodation, round-trip transportation to the hotel and airport and $500 in spending money during the Ironman World Championship on Oct. 8. Travel to Hawaii must originate in the continental United States unless the winner already resides in or is stationed in Hawaii.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTaking some of the burden off military families is at the core of the Exchange\u2019s mission,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWhat better way to melt away the stresses of military life than to fly to the beautiful seaside village of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii to watch some of the world\u2019s best athletes go head to head in a battle for the title of Ironman?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Authorized shoppers age 18 and older may enter. The winner will be drawn at random on or about July 7. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.<\/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><\/p>\n\t

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