{"id":2821,"date":"2017-02-16T15:23:20","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T21:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2821"},"modified":"2017-02-16T15:23:20","modified_gmt":"2017-02-16T21:23:20","slug":"exchange-gives-military-families-chance-to-score-outdoor-deals-with-free-friday-giveaways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2821","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Gives Military Families Chance to Score Outdoor Deals with Free Friday Giveaways"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013<\/strong> There may be several weeks left in the march to spring, but that doesn\u2019t mean military families have to wait to start making their yards an outdoor paradise.<\/p>\n

Every Friday in 2017, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will award one lucky winner an outdoor living gift package valued as high as $1,499.99 at facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a>. To enter, authorized shoppers simply like and share each Free Friday post and comment with their name and local Exchange.<\/p>\n

Prize packages include a Black & Decker 20-volt MAX Lithium 22-inch cordless hedge trimmer with battery valued at more than $200 (March 3); a Char-Broil Performance four-burner grill with tool set, grill topper set and 2-in-1 brush valued at more than $245 (March 10); and a Poulan Pro Tractor valued at more than $1,499 (March 17).<\/p>\n

\u201cNothing feels better after a tough workweek than having a few pals over and firing up the grill,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cMake sure to follow facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a> so you never miss out on Free Friday\u2014who knows, it could be you whose outdoor dreams come true.\u201d<\/p>\n

Entries made by 11:59 p.m. Central time on the day of the posting will be entered into the drawing. Drawings are held on the Monday after each Free Friday giveaway.<\/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 giving authorized shoppers the chance to win a different outdoor living gift package every Friday at facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a>. Like, comment on and share the Free Friday post for a chance to win prizes such as a Black & Decker 20-volt MAX Lithium 22-inch cordless hedge trimmer with battery ($200 value); a Char-Broil Performance four-burner grill with tool set, grill topper set and 2-in-1 brush ($245 value); and a Poulan Pro Tractor ($1,499 value).<\/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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