The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) is turning Back-to-School (BTS) supply shopping into A-plus deals, as shoppers can get double the savings at the Department of War’s (DoW) largest retailer during tax-free holidays in 18 states.

Military shoppers in states with sales tax holidays can use their Exchange benefit to save even more, receiving an in store discount equal to their local sales tax rate.

“The Exchange delivers everyday value for military families, and sales tax holidays stretch those savings even further,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor.

“In addition to double savings, Back-to-School shoppers can enjoy the Exchange’s everyday military-exclusive pricing and tax-free savings,” he noted.

Sales tax holidays started in Mississippi (July 10-12) and continue in 17 states through Aug. 22.

Along with Mississippi, these states include Alabama (July 17-19); Tennessee (July 24-26); Florida (Aug. 1-31); Arkansas (Aug. 1-2); Iowa (Aug. 7-8); Kentucky, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia (all Aug. 7-9); West Virginia (Aug. 7-10); Maryland (Aug. 9-15); Massachusetts (Aug. 15-16); and Connecticut (Aug. 16-22).

Source: AAFES

Edited by Larry Lapka