Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs
NEWS RELEASE: 09-078 Nov. 16, 2009
Holiday Memories Could Net Share of $2,500 in AAFES Shopping Sprees
DALLAS – The holidays are a great time of year to enjoy special moments and create lasting memories with friends and family. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is encouraging military shoppers to share those memories for a shot at a $1,000 shopping spree in the “Memories Etched in Images Holiday Photo Contest.”
“Whether it’s the kids with Santa, a co-worker at the office party or grandpa dozing by the fire, we’re looking forward to showcasing those heartwarming scenes from our shoppers,” said AAFES’ Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm.
From Dec. 1-31, shoppers can submit their funniest, most creative or heartwarming photos to
PatriotFamily@aafes.com with the title “Memories Etched in Images” in the subject line. The top 50 entries will be posted online and the winners will be announced by Jan. 22. The first place winner will receive a $1,000 AAFES gift card with $500 going to the runner-up. Third and fourth place will receive a $250 gift card and with the next five places earning $100 each.
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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a joint command and is directed by a Board of Directors which is responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force through the Service Chiefs of Staff. AAFES has the dual mission of providing authorized patrons with articles of merchandise and services and generating non-appropriated fund earnings as a supplemental source of funding for military Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs. To find out more about AAFES' history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at
http://www.aafes.com/pa/default.asp.
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