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<\/a><\/p>\nLatest Exchange Contest Goes \u2018To the Dogs\u2019 <\/strong><\/p>\n DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>It\u2019s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. In the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s Patriot Family \u201cJust Say Treat\u201d<\/a> contest, a pet picture and 50 words could be worth $500.<\/p>\n From May 4-31, pet owners can submit a photo of their furry friend, along with a 50-word or less description, for a shot at the $500 grand prize.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>\u201cPets are a huge part of our extended Patriot Family,\u201d said the Exchange\u2019s Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm. \u201cThis contest gives animal lovers of all ages the chance to show others, both through photos and words, why their two-,four-, six- or even eight-legged friend are such a special part of their home.\u201d<\/p>\n Authorized Exchange shoppers can find out more and enter the Patriot Pet \u201cJust Say Treat contest at www.shopmyexchange.com\/patriotfamily<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>— 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.<\/p>\n\t