{"id":2686,"date":"2016-10-19T10:54:34","date_gmt":"2016-10-19T15:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2686"},"modified":"2016-10-19T10:54:57","modified_gmt":"2016-10-19T15:54:57","slug":"exchange-announces-2016-toyland-toy-book-featuring-military-brat-approved-toys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2686","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Announces 2016 Toyland Toy Book Featuring \u2018Military Brat-Approved\u2019 Toys"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"00001\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will help military kids hone in on the perfect holiday gift idea when its 2016 Toyland toy book is released Oct. 21 in the continental United States and Nov. 4 elsewhere.<\/p>\n

Stocked with the hottest fall toys for boys and girls of all ages<\/a>, the Toyland toy book features a special assortment of toys tested by real military children, identifiable by the Military Brat-Approved logo, including products from Disney, Hasbro, Barbie, Lego, Nerf, Little Tikes, Fisher-Price, Mattel and Huffy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Military Brat Approved program is just another example of the Exchange\u2019s efforts to serve the unique needs of the greatest customers in the world,\u201d said Retired Army Col. Thomas Ockenfels, the Exchange\u2019s Director of Staff. \u201cWe want to make sure that this holiday season\u2014or any gift-giving occasion\u2014leaves a smile on the faces of our customers\u2019 military brats.\u201d<\/p>\n

The toy book\u2019s cover will feature a caricature of Alexander Johnson, who won a $500 Exchange gift card for winning the Exchange\u2019s 2016 Toyland sweepstakes. Johnson was selected from nearly 200 young Exchange shoppers worldwide who submitted in 10 words or less what it means to them to be a military brat. His entry read, \u201cWhat it means to be a Military Brat…..It means coming home to a hero every day!!!\u201d<\/p>\n

The Exchange is also offering fee-free layaway through Dec. 24 to help parents keep their military brats\u2019 gifts away from prying eyes before the holidays. For information on fee-free layaway, contact your local Exchange\u2019s customer service desk.<\/p>\n

Shoppers can also visit shopmyexchange.com to browse the season\u2019s hottest toys. Online purchases of $49 ship for free when paying with a MILITARY STAR\u00ae<\/sup> card.<\/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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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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