• DALLAS

With an increasing number of Americans concerned about rising costs in 2026, military shoppers can stretch their budgets at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service.

The military community can rely on the hard-earned Exchange benefit for everyday savings, keeping costs down. “Saving in 2026 is a resolution we can all get behind,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor.

“The hard-earned Exchange benefit helps the military community make smarter spending choices while saving on everyday needs,” he noted.

NATIONAL BRANDS

Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, military families, retirees and veterans can find America’s best national brands — tax-free with military-exclusive pricing — at PXs, BXs and online at ShopMyExchange.com.

Authorized shoppers can find trusted national brands across all categories, including Apple; Samsung; Bose; Old Navy; Clinique; Estee Lauder and Carter’s.

ShopMyExchange.com offers an expanded assortment with 5-million items, including major appliances from The Home Depot and outdoor gear and apparel from Bass Pro Shops.

MILITARY COMMUNITY SUPPORT

For 130 years, the Exchange has delivered holistic military community support through department stores; convenience stores; restaurants; mall operations; ecommerce; credit card services; overseas support and more. One-hundred percent of Exchange earnings support the Exchange’s unique role in strengthening military communities worldwide generating support for quality-of-life programs.

In the last 10 years, the Exchange has provided $15 billion in value for the military community. Honorably discharged veterans are eligible to shop online at ShopMyExchange.com, while disabled veterans also have in-store shopping benefits.

More information on veterans’ shopping benefits can be found at https://aafes.media/paveterans. Department of War (DoW) and Coast Guard civilians are also eligible to shop at the Exchange both in store and online.

These shoppers can visit https://aafes.media/cacbenefitspa for more information.

Source: AAFES

Edited by Larry Lapka