{"id":2506,"date":"2016-06-22T13:07:11","date_gmt":"2016-06-22T18:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2506"},"modified":"2016-06-24T13:50:01","modified_gmt":"2016-06-24T18:50:01","slug":"celebrate-independence-day-by-sending-service-members-an-exchange-gift-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2506","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Independence Day by Sending Service Members an Exchange Gift Card"},"content":{"rendered":"

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DALLAS \u2013 <\/b>Americans can ring in the Fourth of July by giving back to the service members who protect their independence<\/a> with an Army & Air Force Exchange Service gift card.<\/p>\n

Exchange gift cards can be sent to Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and Marines deployed to Afghanistan, Kuwait and other contingency locations to redeem through the Department of Defense\u2019s largest exchange service.<\/p>\n

Exchange gift cards allow service members to purchase snacks, electronics, books, or clothing at any Army, Air Force, Navy or Marine Corps exchange.<\/p>\n

\u201cSending an Exchange gift card is a great way for Americans to show appreciation for their service members this Fourth of July,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cFor the more than 150,000 service members deployed overseas even a small gift can make a big impact on their holiday.\u201d<\/p>\n

While only authorized military shoppers can redeem Exchange gift cards, anyone can send one by calling 800-527-2345 or visiting www.shopmyexchange.com and clicking \u201cPurchase Gift and Phone Cards\u201d at the bottom of the page. Selecting \u201cSend a Gift Card\u201d will allow shoppers to choose their desired amount and add it to their cart.<\/p>\n

The Exchange gift cards can then be addressed to a specific Soldier, Airman, Sailor or Marine or sent to \u201cany service member\u201d through the Fisher House Foundation, Air Force Aid Society, Warrior and Family Support Center or Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.<\/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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