{"id":2562,"date":"2016-07-20T13:38:31","date_gmt":"2016-07-20T18:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2562"},"modified":"2016-07-20T15:33:01","modified_gmt":"2016-07-20T20:33:01","slug":"exchange-gets-military-shoppers-prepared-for-new-school-year-with-5000-in-prizes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2562","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Gets Military Shoppers Prepared for New School Year with $5,000 in Prizes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"BackDALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>As the time for back-to-school shopping approaches, military shoppers can start crossing things off their school supplies lists with $5,000 in gift cards from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Hershey and Mars<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From July 22 to Aug. 18, authorized shoppers worldwide can enter the Hershey & Mars Back to School Sweepstakes for the chance to win one of 10 $500 Exchange gift cards.<\/p>\n

\u201cBack-to-school shopping can be as stressful as it is fun,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThese Exchange gift cards will help students start the school year off with everything they need to succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shoppers 18 years and older can login to shopmyexchange.com\/sweepstakes<\/a> to enter.<\/p>\n

No purchase is necessary, and entrants do not need to be present to win. The Hershey & Mars Back to School Sweepstakes prize drawings will take place on or around Aug. 25.<\/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 Amanda Hargett-Granato, 214-312-6048 or hargettgranatoam@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t

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