DALLAS \u2013 <\/b>As PCS season kicks off for Soldiers, Airmen and their families, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has all the right moves for making a smooth transition.<\/p>\n
Exchange shoppers can visit PCS Headquarters online at www.shopmyexchange.com\/PCS<\/a> to find moving checklists, helpful products and more.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Exchange understands the needs of Soldiers and Airmen accepting a permanent-change-of station assignment,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe Exchange can ease the transition, and our online PCS Headquarters has everything military members need in one convenient location.\u201d<\/p>\n At PCS Headquarters, Soldiers, Airmen and families can:\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cPCS\u2019ing can be exciting but also stressful,\u201d Applegate said. \u201cThe Exchange is committed to be there for Soldiers, Airmen and families during this time, supporting them wherever they are called to serve.\u201d<\/p>\n To ease the financial stress of moving, MILITARY STAR cardholders can use their Operation PCS Benefit Cards in-store and online to save even more. Shoppers should call 800-527-2345 before placing an online order to redeem their savings. To obtain a benefit card, Soldiers and Airmen should present their orders at their local Exchange\u2019s customer service desk.<\/p>\n When shoppers with a benefit card use their MILITARY STAR card, they\u2019ll receive:<\/p>\n Benefit cards are valid for 90 days once they\u2019ve been received. Shoppers can pick up their cards through Aug. 15. The card can be used multiple times but only once per day.<\/p>\n — 30 —<\/p>\n 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\n
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