AAFES 123rd Anniversay Celebration

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  • By Jessica Jones
  • Army and Air Force Exchange Service

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Travis Air Force Base, California, Exchange, is inviting Airmen and their families to celebrate the Army and Air Force Exchange Service’s 123rd anniversary with special savings and promotions on July 25.

The Department of Defense’s largest retailer was established via general orders on July 25, 1895, and has been serving the military community ever since. Throughout its history, the Exchange has worked to improve the lives of Soldiers, Airmen and their families by serving as a lifeline to America. The Exchange provides tax-free goods and services at exclusive military pricing in store and online at ShopMyExchange.com.

As part of the anniversary celebration, Travis AFB Exchange shoppers can save on a variety of promotions, including:

  • A free 16-ounce coffee at Express locations on July 25.  
  • $1.23 off combo meals at participating Exchange restaurants on July 25. (Coupon from the Exchange sales flier required.)   
  • On July 25, 15 percent off all Exchange restaurant purchases with MILITARY STAR®.
  • Your Travis AFB Exchange will have a family fun day July 21st 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to our 123rd Anniversary. We will have eating contests, singing contests, food trucks, bounce house and more.  

For the first time, honorably discharged Veterans can join in the Exchange’s anniversary celebration by visiting ShopMyExchange.com for online deals. On Veterans Day 2017, the Exchange welcomed home all who served honorably with a lifelong online military exchange shopping benefit.

“The Exchange has gone where our Soldiers, Airmen and families have gone for 123 years, and every moment has been a privilege,” said Flor Payton general manager. “We want to celebrate our anniversary with those we serve – the best customers in the world.”

The Exchange’s storied history includes investing 100 percent of earnings in military communities. About two-thirds of Exchange earnings are contributed to quality-of-life programs, such as child development centers, youth programs and fitness centers on installations around the world. In the last 10 years, the Exchange has contributed more than $2.4 billion to these programs.