{"id":2519,"date":"2016-06-28T14:27:51","date_gmt":"2016-06-28T19:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2519"},"modified":"2016-06-28T14:27:51","modified_gmt":"2016-06-28T19:27:51","slug":"exchange-expands-layaway-to-include-laptops-tablets-for-back-to-school-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2519","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Expands Layaway To Include Laptops, Tablets for Back-to-School Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping military students head to the top of the class during the 2016-17 school year by extending its layaway program to include computers and tablets needed to succeed in the classroom.<\/p>\n

\"FtFrom July 1 to Aug. 31, just in time for back-to-school season, Exchange shoppers can use layaway to hold computers, notebooks, tablets and iPads<\/a>\u2014items that are not typically eligible for the program.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving up-to-date technology can be vital to succeeding in the classroom, and the Exchange is making it easier for military families to manage expenses to get the tools students need to succeed,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe extended layaway program helps parents and students stick to their back-to-school budgets.\u201d<\/p>\n

A $3 service fee and a deposit of 15 percent are required to hold items on layaway. Items must be picked up by Aug. 31. Shoppers can visit customer service at their local Exchange for complete details.<\/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. 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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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Julie Mitchell, 214-312-3327 or mitchelljul@aafes.com.<\/p>\n\t

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