Sept. 30, 2013 Exchange operations to continue in event of government shutdown The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will continue operations in the event of a U.S. Government shutdown on Oct. 1.The Exchange will be largely unaffected by the shutdown as it is a non-appropriated instrumentality. Nearly 97 percent of its funding is generated by sales and less than three percent
March 31, 2014 Exchange pricing parity ensures consistency worldwide Whether stationed here at Edwards Air Force Base or abroad, servicemembers can expect to find the same, or very similar, prices at Army & Air Force Exchange Service facilities worldwide.Known as pricing parity, this practice ensures Exchange prices are established centrally."While there may be some
April 14, 2014 Exchange pricing parity ensures consistency worldwide Whether stationed here at Edwards Air Force Base or abroad, servicemembers can expect to find the same, or very similar, prices at Army & Air Force Exchange Service facilities worldwide.Known as pricing parity, this practice ensures Exchange prices are established centrally."While there may be some
Nov. 18, 2016 Exchange program brings South Korean test pilots to TPS The Korean Test Pilot School brought two students and two instructors to Edwards to fly T-38s and F-16s from Oct. 30-Nov. 4.The visiting pilots flew with the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School as part of the school’s international exchange, which was in fulfillment of their student's final project
Oct. 27, 2015 Exchange puts some jingle back in shoppers' pockets with 'Your Holiday Bill is on Us' sweepstakes The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making holiday wishes come true for military shoppers by picking up the tab on their MILITARY STAR card up to $8,200 with the "Your Holiday Bill Is On Us" sweepstakes.From Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, shoppers will be automatically entered in the sweepstakes each
Nov. 19, 2012 Exchange recognized as top 25 Military Friendly Spouse Employer The Army and Air Force Exchange Service announced today that it has been designated as one of the top 25 Military Friendly Spouse Employers by Military Spouse magazine.The sixth annual list recognizes those companies which hire spouses of active duty service members and make an effort to develop
June 28, 2012 Exchange reducing toy prices for 'Christmas in July' event 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 "Christmas in July" toy sale. From July 1-14, everything from Leapsters to Legos to Barbies and more will be discounted anywhere from 25-50 percent off.
Feb. 25, 2014 Exchange resolves to promote healthier living According to Statistic Brain, more than 35 percent of Americans have already broken their New Year's resolutions. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is doing its part to make it easier for troops, and their families, to maintain their "bottom lines" when making dining choices on and off duty. The
Jan. 12, 2015 Exchange rewards academic excellence with You Made the Grade program Besides handling daily schoolwork, studying and tests, military students face unique challenges, including coping with separation from parents during deployments and multiple moves. In fact, according to the Military Child Education Coalition, military children typically move six to nine times by
May 24, 2012 Exchange rolls out new prices for Childrenswear A recent North Dakota State University study found that the average American household spends about 3.8 percent of their income on clothes. With children consistently growing out of shirts, pants and dresses or wanting the latest and greatest brands, keeping the kids attired can prove an expensive