MEDIA CONTACT:\u00a0Chris Ward
\nMEDIA ADVISORY: 12-033
\nRELEASE DATE:\u00a0June 28,\u00a02012<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving shoppers the opportunity to beat the December rush while saving big on some 300 toys with its \u201cChristmas in July\u201d toy sale.<\/p>\n From July 1-14, everything from Leapsters to Legos to Barbies and more will be discounted anywhere from 25-50 percent off. Additionally, shoppers using their MILITARY STAR\u00ae<\/sup> card will receive a 10 percent discount on any toy purchase of $100 or more.<\/p>\n \u201cThese are some \u2018toy-riffic\u2019 prices on all the toys kids love,\u201d said the Exchange\u2019s Chief of Staff Col. Thomas Ockenfels. \u201cWhether it\u2019s for an upcoming birthday or a jump start on Christmas shopping, this is one sale that parents won\u2019t want to miss.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0— 30 —<\/p>\n The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a joint non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Department of Defense 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. \u00a0The Exchange has the dual mission of providing authorized patrons with quality merchandise and services at competitively low prices 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<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n \u00a0###<\/p>\n \u00a0Media Notes:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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