{"id":2645,"date":"2016-09-06T14:23:58","date_gmt":"2016-09-06T19:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2645"},"modified":"2016-09-06T14:23:58","modified_gmt":"2016-09-06T19:23:58","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-brings-back-fee-free-layaway-for-the-holidays-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2645","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Brings Back Fee-Free Layaway for the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>Once again, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering fee-free layaway<\/a> for Soldiers, Airmen, families and retirees who want to get a jump-start on their holiday shopping and keep gifts hidden safely out of sight from prying eyes.<\/p>\n

Starting now, the Exchange will waive the $3 service fee for items that are placed on layaway and paid for by Dec. 24\u2014including toys and bikes. Purchases of $25 or more are eligible for the layaway plan.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy waiving the service fee, the Exchange is giving military shoppers extra incentive to consider layaway, both as a budgeting tool and as a way to keep snooping loved ones from finding their gifts before the big day,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWith a few months to go before the holidays, shoppers can start checking off their gift lists\u2014and keep those presents safely hidden.\u201d<\/p>\n

A deposit of 15 percent is required to hold items on layaway at the Exchange. Shoppers can visit customer service for complete program details and eligibility information.<\/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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