Press Release
☷Fort Detrick Shoppers Rely on Exchange Benefit to Save
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
May 02,2022
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As economic conditions fluctuate , the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping Soldiers , Airmen , Guardians and their families at Fort Detrick save at a time when it matters most . Whether shopping at the PX or at ShopMyExchange . com , authorized military shoppers—including retirees , disabled Veterans , and Department of Defense and Coast Guard civilians—enjoy everyday tax - free shopping and military - exclusive pricing . “It matters where you shop , ” said Fort Detrick Exchange General Manager Robin Boylan . “At the gas station , PX , food court and online , the Exchange ensures military shoppers at Fort Detrick get more for less when they use their hard - earned benefit . ” Exchange - exclusive brands offer the same quality and selection of national brands at a lower cost , further enhancing the savings found when shopping on a military installation . And MILITARY STAR® cardholders can take an additional 5 cents off per gallon and 10 percent off at Exchange restaurants while earning rewards points that add up to even more savings . The MILITARY STAR card offers a low APR; never charges any annual , late or over - limit fees; and features budgeting tools such as Pay Your Way Plans , which offer fixed monthly payments at reduced interest . The card is accepted at all military exchanges and commissaries , and new cardholders receive 10 percent off their first - day purchases . Honorably discharged Veterans can enjoy the same tax - free savings found at the PX at ShopMyExchange . com . Online orders totaling $49 or more , or completed with a MILITARY STAR card , always receive free shipping . Service members , military families , retirees and Veterans who shop their Exchange save while giving back to the military community . 100percent of Exchange earnings support military communities . In the last 10 years , the Exchange benefit has provided $3 . 4 billion in earnings to on - installation Quality - of - Life programs . Whether shopping at the PX or at ShopMyExchange . com , authorized military shoppers enjoy tax - free shopping and military - exclusive pricing . Since 1895 , the Army & Air Force Exchange Service ( Exchange ) has gone where Soldiers , Airmen , Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing . The Exchange is the 54th - largest retailer in the United States . 100 percent of Exchange earnings support military communities . In the last 10 years , your Exchange benefit has provided $3 . 4 billion in earnings for critical military Quality - of - Life programs . The Exchange is a non - appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors . The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner , planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service , valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration .
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