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August 10, 2012

AAFES, Marvel roll out collaborative issue of comic book

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Marvel Custom Solutions on Thursday announced the 13th collaborative issue of an “Avengers” comic book, available only through AAFES locations.

June 14, 2012

AAFES exchanges military commander for civilian CEO

Three weeks after being named the first civilian director/CEO in the nearly 117-year history of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Tom Shull officially took the reins today of the $10-billion military retailer.

June 12, 2012

AAFES launches 7UP Harley-Davidson Sweepstakes

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is offering shoppers a chance to win a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

May 10, 2012

Nonprofit awards AAFES COO Champions Diversity Leadership Award

The Texas Diversity Council on Wednesday commended the Army and Air Force Exchange Service for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

April 5, 2012

Kimberly-Clark joins AAFES on 'spring cleaning' sweepstakes for military shoppers

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Kimberly-Clark are teaming up to give away 10 $1,000 gift cards in the "Spruce Up Your Space" sweepstakes.

March 28, 2012

AAFES begins executive search for civilian CEO to lead military retailer

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service's leadership will undergo a historic transformation as it welcomes its first civilian director/CEO to the helm, the military retailer announced Wednesday.

February 3, 2012

Performance booster supplement DMAA draws national media attention

The Department of Defense investigation's of a sports supplement ingredient — associated with the death of two soldiers — has been making headlines in the past week as the U.S. Military's independent paper Stars & Stripes ran an update of the news on Jan. 29 and the New York Times picked up on the story Feb. 2.

August 1, 2011

AAFES celebrates 116th birthday in Iraq

The Exchange's Camp Liberty, Iraq, location marked the 116th birthday of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service retailer with U.S. Iraq forces leadership in attendance.

April 7, 2011

Despite possible government shutdown, AAFES will keep doors open

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is planning to continue operations even if the U.S. government shuts down, the military retailer announced Thursday.

March 17, 2011

Coke, AAFES team up on NCAA contest for troops

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service on Tuesday teamed with Coca-Cola to give military shoppers a chance to be a part of the 2012 NCAA Final Four Weekend in New Orleans.

February 3, 2011

AAFES receives design award for Tinker AFB store

The Retail Design Institute on Thursday recognized the Army and Air Force Exchange Service’s new store at Tinker Air Force Base for its fresh approach to retailing, with its Retail Design Legion of Honor award.

October 10, 2010

AAFES’ tinkering pays off in new exchange site

The opening weekend of Tinker Air Force Base’s new Exchange concept—rebranded from the Army and...

October 7, 2010

AAFES gears up for Fort Bliss store opening

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service recently announced that preparations are being made for...

September 15, 2010

AAFES kicks off annual 'Still Serving' weekend

As part of its annual “Still Serving” weekend, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service...

September 15, 2010

AAFES tells its story on video

In celebration of this month’s grand opening at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City,...