• FORT BELVOIR. Va. 

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s (AAFES) Exchange Credit Program (ECP) celebrated its collaboration with Discover Global Network in a big way, with six new Military Star Card tractor-trailers — essentially 53-foot rolling billboards — on the road across the United States reminding service members, military families, veterans and Department of Defense (DoD) and Coast Guard civilians that the card, now powered by Discover, is the one card for them to use in their military lifestyle. 

The trailer design was officially unveiled outside at the Fort Belvoir PX on March 26. AAFES administers the card, which is accepted at all exchanges, commissaries and other partners across military installations.   

“This stunning trailer makes it crystal clear,” said Exchange Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom Shull. “The Military Star Card is truly the one card that supports the military community.  

“From young service members establishing credit, to helping military families while PCS’ing, the Exchange Credit Program is a quality-of-life force multiplier.” 

COLLABORATION 

Military Star’s collaboration with Discover allows the card to be accepted by additional services and providers on military installations, including concessionaires; name-brand restaurants; third-party vendors; certain Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities; and others. 

To celebrate the new trailers, Military Star Day was in full force at Fort Belvoir with complementary food truck lunches, 10-percent savings on in-store purchases with the card and double points on all transactions. 

In 2024, AAFES reported that this program delivered more than $470 million in value to the military community.  

Source: AAFES 

Edited by Larry Lapka