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The U.S. Air Force Is Turning 77, and AAFES Is Joining The Celebration with Sweepstakes and Special Savings

Happy (almost) Birthday to the U.S. Air Force! To celebrate, AAFES is offering a sweepstakes (no purchase required) and special savings for Military Star® cardmembers.


Exchange Newsroom ~ "The U.S. Air Force is turning 77, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is joining the celebration with sweepstakes and special savings for the military community.


MILITARY STAR® cardmembers can enjoy exclusive one-day-only specials Sept. 18, the Air Force’s birthday:


  • Double rewards points—four points earned for every $1 spent, everywhere the card is accepted. (Rewards exclude Military Clothing plan.)

  • 10 cents off every gallon of gas at Exchange fuel locations.

  • 15% off food purchases at participating Exchange restaurants.

  • $10 off any Exchange concession/kiosk purchase of $25 or more. (Coupon required. See the vendor or Exchange customer service for the coupon.)



'For 77 years, the Air Force has protected our nation from above,' said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. 'The Exchange salutes the selfless sacrifice of Airmen past and present.'


From Sept. 13 through Oct. 18, Airmen, Guardians, Soldiers, Veterans and other authorized Exchange shoppers 18 years and older can enter to win one of more than 235 tactical gear prizes worth more than $8,000. Enter at ShopMyExchange.com/Sweepstakes for a chance at:


  • Marcy Home Gym with 150-lb. weights and shroud, $513 value (one winner)

  • Escalde Sports Atomic Azure foosball table, $499 value (one winner)

  • Yeti Roadie 48 cooler, $365 value (two winners)

  • Darex Work Sharp Ken Onion Elite knife, $299.95 value (one winner)

  • IceMule 15-liter Classic Cooler, $78 value (five winners)

  • Gerber Order Clip Folding Knife, $70.95 value (seven winners)

  • Groove Life Groove Belt OG, $64.95 value (25 winners)

  • Bear & Son Cutlery BLACKHAWK Multi-Tool, $60.00 value (five winners)

  • Camelbak Hydrobak Light 50oz, $60 value (five winners)

  • Gerber Truss Multi-Tool, $54 value (five winners)

  • 35-oz. Yeti Rambler Mug with straw, $37 value (10 winners)

  • 26-oz. Yeti Rambler Bottle with Chug Cap, $35 value (10 winners)

  • 32-oz. Camelbak Chute Mag SST Vacuum Insulated, $30.75 value (10 winners)

  • Gear Aid Heroclip, $18.99 value (25 winners)

  • Mechanix Cold Weather Base Glove, $16.95 value (25 winners)

  • Atwood Rope Cord Dispenser with 50ft Black 1/8-inch 550 Paracord, $15.95 value (25 winners)

  • 12-pack Klean Freak Body Wipes, $13.95 value (25 winners)

  • Three-pack Otis Technology Nylon Brushes, $6.95 value (25 winners)

  • Nite Ize DoohicKey Key Tool, $4.95 value (25 winners)


Shoppers can find additional Air Force birthday savings in stores and online. Visit ShopMyExchange.com/savings-center/weekly-ads to view weekly sales flyers. No purchase necessary to win the sweepstakes.  To apply for a MILITARY STAR card, see a store associate or visit https://aafes.media/MilStarPA." ~ Exchange Newsroom 





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