{"id":2730,"date":"2016-11-07T15:44:30","date_gmt":"2016-11-07T21:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2730"},"modified":"2016-11-07T15:44:30","modified_gmt":"2016-11-07T21:44:30","slug":"exchange-celebrates-military-families-by-giving-away-10000-in-gift-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2730","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Celebrates Military Families by Giving Away $10,000 in Gift Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"00001\"DALLAS \u2013<\/strong> The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will continue its celebration of active duty troops and military families by giving authorized shoppers a chance to win $10,000 in Exchange gift cards during the month of November<\/a>.<\/p>\n

One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 Exchange gift card, while five runners-up will each receive a $1,000 Exchange gift card. Shoppers worldwide can enter at shopmyexchange.com\/sweepstakes<\/a> through Nov. 30.<\/p>\n

The sweepstakes is part of the Exchange\u2019s Because of You program, which has expanded in 2016 to celebrate military families as well as honor active-duty troops, allowing the Exchange to express gratitude for their service and sacrifice.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange has a deep respect for the contributions of active-duty service members and military families\u2014after all, 12 percent of our associates are Veterans, and 85 percent of\u00a0 Exchange associates enjoy a family connection with our military,\u201d said Col. Karen Fleming, the Exchange\u2019s Deputy Director, Logistics. \u201cThat\u2019s why we offer sweepstakes such as these\u2014to show \u2018the best customers in the world\u2019 how grateful the Exchange team is to be of service to them and their families, wherever they are called to serve.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shoppers age 18 and older are eligible to enter. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.<\/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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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange
\n<\/a>Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange
\n<\/a>Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n\t

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