{"id":2809,"date":"2017-02-07T15:01:37","date_gmt":"2017-02-07T21:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2809"},"modified":"2017-02-07T15:01:37","modified_gmt":"2017-02-07T21:01:37","slug":"exchange-makes-valentines-day-easy-for-military-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2809","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Makes Valentine\u2019s Day Easy for Military Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013<\/strong> According to the National Retail Federation, Americans planned to spend $19.7 billion on Valentine\u2019s Day in 2016\u2014an all-time high.<\/p>\n

This year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping military families celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day with fresh flowers for less at shopmyexchange.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Authorized Exchange shoppers can send flowers and other gifts at a 25 percent discount through FTD and Teleflora at shopmyexchange.com<\/a>. Both offer same-day delivery (see website for details) and accept the MILITARY STAR card when shopping through shopmyexchange.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Shopmyexchange.com<\/a> also offers more than a dozen dazzling USA Bouquet rose and floral bouquets from $33.99 to $39.99. Orders placed by 7 a.m. Central Standard Time Feb. 13 will be delivered on Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange has a passion for saving service members and their families money,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWith the Society of American Florists putting the average cost of a dozen-rose bouquet on Valentine\u2019s Day at $65, there\u2019s only one place to go to send Valentine\u2019s greetings for less.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information, shoppers can contact their local Exchange. Find the store nearest you at shopmyexchange.com\/exchange-stores<\/a>.<\/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.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering delivery of fresh Valentine\u2019s Day flowers at through FTD and Teleflora at a 25 percent discount at shopmyexchange.com<\/a>. Both offer same-day delivery (see website for details) and accept the MILITARY STAR card when shopping through shopmyexchange.com<\/a>. Shopmyexchange.com<\/a> also offers more than a dozen dazzling USA Bouquet rose and floral bouquets from $33.99 to $39.99. Orders placed by 7 a.m. Central Standard Time Feb. 13 will be delivered on Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/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\t

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