MEDIA CONTACT:\u00a0Chris Ward
\nMEDIA ADVISORY: 12-019
\nRELEASE DATE:\u00a0April 16,\u00a02012<\/p>\n
DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Monster are offering military families an exclusive opportunity to win a trip for two to Costa Rica. The \u201cMonster Ultimate Costa Rican Adventure Sweepstakes,\u201d including round trip airfare for, four nights\u2019 accommodations and $750 in spending money, is valued at approximately $9,750.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s no better way to kick off the summer than relaxing in a tropical paradise,\u201d said the Exchange\u2019s Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm. \u201cOne lucky Exchange shopper is in for the vacation of a lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition to the grand prize trip, five runners-up will receive a $1,000 Exchange gift card.<\/p>\n From April 20-May 3, authorized Exchange shoppers can register for their chance to win the \u201cMonster Ultimate Costa Rican Adventure Sweepstakes,\u201d which will be awarded on or about June 22. Contestants must be 18-years-old and older and no purchase is necessary to enter.<\/p>\n — 30 —<\/p>\n The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a joint command and is directed by a Board of Directors which is responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force through the Service Chiefs of Staff. The Exchange has the dual mission of providing authorized patrons with articles of merchandise and services and generating non-appropriated fund earnings as a supplemental source of funding for military morale, welfare and recreation programs. 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<\/span>.<\/p>\n ###<\/p>\n Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Chris Ward, 214-312-2714 or wardchr@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t