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Holiday hours around Joint Base San Antonio
December 21, 2023 — The holiday season is here and some facilities around Joint Base San Antonio will have modified hours. Holiday hours for the 502nd Force Support Squadron and Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities throughout Joint Base San Antonio have been released... MORE

502nd Force Support Squadron Holiday Hours

AAFES unveils $12.7 million Express convenience store at JBSA-Randolph
November 3, 2023 — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service unveiled Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s first Express convenience store with a gas station, ushering in a new era of support for nearly 345,000 authorized military shoppers in and around San Antonio... MORE

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Unveils $12.7 Million Express Convenience Store at JBSA-Randolph

JBSA honors Vietnam Veterans at March 29 ceremony
March 31, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio leaders honored the service and sacrifice of Vietnam War veterans and their families during a National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Exchange March 29... MORE

Vietnam War Veterans Commemorative ceremony

Classroom excellence pays off with AAFES ‘You Made the Grade’ program
November 2, 2020 — For military children, good grades can earn great rewards and a chance at a $2,000 prize thanks to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s “You Made the Grade” program. The program, in its 20th year, celebrates the unique service and sacrifices of our Nation’s youngest heroes... MORE

For military children, good grades can earn great rewards and a chance at a $2,000 prize thanks to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s “You Made the Grade” program. The program, in its 20th year, celebrates the unique service and sacrifices of our Nation’s youngest heroes.

New Army Digital Garrison app serves as guide to on-post services
September 9, 2020 — The Army has launched the new Digital Garrison mobile app that provides information and facilitates access to a full array of on-post services, as part of a partnership with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, or AAFES... MORE

The Army has launched the new Digital Garrison mobile app that provides information and facilitates access to a full array of on-post services, as part of a partnership with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, or AAFES.

AAFES partners with military relief funds to help Soldiers, Airmen in need
July 13, 2020 — Soldiers, Airmen and other authorized shoppers can donate to Army Emergency Relief, or AER, or the Air Force Assistance Fund, or AFAF, at the register at any Exchange... MORE

Helping those in need is always in season – and now Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can donate any amount to military relief funds year-round at their nearest Exchange store.

New multi-food restaurant opens at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
May 1, 2020 — The Army and Air Force Exchange Service has opened the doors to a new multi-fast food restaurant – that includes a Burger King and a Popeye’s – to customers at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Four-legged friends can help military shoppers win $3,000 in Exchange gift cards
April 25, 2020 — Pets make great companions for those long weeks spent at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This May, they’ll even fetch 10 lucky military shoppers a combined $3,000 in Army & Air Force Exchange Service gift cards, without having to set paw outside the house... MORE

JBSA kids can reserve Month of the Military Child brat patches online with the Exchange
April 15, 2020 — During April, the Month of the Military Child, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is saluting the nation’s youngest heroes. The Exchange has partnered with Vanguard to create a free, limited-edition collectible iron-on patch celebrating military children who make Warfighters’ mission and focus possible. ... MORE

Lackland, Randolph Exchanges offer curbside pick up
April 13, 2020 — The Army and Air Force Exchange Service locations at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph now offer Curbside Pick Up at the main store locations... MORE

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service locations at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph now offer Curbside Pick Up at the main store locations.

AAFES encourages customers to limit cash purchases to help fight spread of COVID-19
March 25, 2020 — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is enlisting the help of military shoppers in its fight to protect warfighters, families and installation communities from the global spread of COVID-19... MORE

Let JBSA Exchanges do the shopping with ‘Buy Online, Pick Up in Store’ service
March 24, 2020 — For those Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph service members and families contending with the social distancing challenges of COVID-19, leveraging their Exchange benefit is made easier with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s “Buy Online, Pick Up in Store” service... MORE

Disabled veterans, certain caregivers can shop in-store at JBSA Exchanges starting Jan. 1
December 26, 2019 — Starting Jan. 1, 2020, the Exchange will welcome home disabled veterans, Purple Heart recipients and certain caregivers with in-store shopping privileges... MORE

The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs combined efforts to allow Commissary and Exchange use beyond its current patron base. Starting Jan. 1, 2020, Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war, all service-connected disabled veterans and caregivers enrolled in the VA's Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers program will be permitted to shop there.

AAFES 'You Made the Grade' program rewards military students for academic excellence
May 9, 2019 — According to the Department of Defense Education Activity, the average military child will move six to nine times during a school career -- three times more often than children whose parents do not serve in the military. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is commending the achievements of these young scholars with its "You Made the Grade" program. ... MORE

Army & Air Force Exchange Service warns shoppers about ‘Exchange Inc.’ scams
August 9, 2018 — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is warning military shoppers about scammers offering to broker the sale of used cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats and boat engines through the Department of Defense retailer using the name “Exchange Inc.”... MORE

Vietnam veteran has holiday bill paid off at Fort Sam Houston Exchange
April 5, 2018 — A purchase made after relocating to the San Antonio area in the fall of 2017 turned out to be a real holiday surprise for retired Army Col. Edward Lynch. It qualified him for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s worldwide Military Star “Your Holiday Bill is On Us” contest, of which he won one of the grand prizes, a $2,500 payoff towards his card balance... MORE