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This month's Value Fact AAFES Value Facts are basically little informational spots about AAFES intended to help spread the word about service members’ exchange benefit. They are designed so they can be used in a variety of ways by base and post newspapers, armed forces TV and radio outlets, military commanders and AAFES customers. One Value Fact will be highlighted each month and it will be available in the following formats: text only, print graphic, audio file and video file.
Whatever your medium, there’s an AAFES Value Fact for you. To download audio or video files: Right-click on the "Audio" or "Video" links and choose "Save Target As...". Save file to your hard drive. WE’LL
MATCH IT (for CONUS only) Did you know…it’s
AAFES policy to honor a competitor’s lower price in order to save you money everyday? If you find the same product for less at a local store, “We’ll Match It.” If the difference is less than ten dollars, we’ll take your word for it and give you the savings on the spot. If the difference is more than ten dollars, just bring in the ad and we’ll make the adjustment. And that’s the AAFES value.
GAS POLICY (Feb 05) Did you know…AAFES’ overseas gas pricing policy is designed to closely parallel fuel prices in the United States? AAFES’ military board of directors approved a policy
that bases AAFES overseas fuel prices on the US Department of Energy’s average price per gallon, by grade, from the previous month. This means that if the US prices increase, so will the AAFES prices, but customers will enjoy a price decrease whenever the US monthly average goes down. And that’s the AAFES value.
CONTINGENCY (Mar 05) Did you know…AAFES goes where you go? In the 109 years AAFES has been serving troops, we’ve set up stores in every theater of operation from Central America to Southwest Asia, from the Balkans to the Middle East. AAFES strives to offer deployed troops a touch of home with familiar merchandise at the same price they’d pay back home. And that’s the AAFES value.
PHONE CARDS (Apr 05) Did you know…the
Military Exchange 550-Unit Global Prepaid Calling Card provides up to 183 minutes of call time from deployed locations? These phone cards are only available at your local exchange or at the exchange online store. There are many prepaid phone cards out there that may look like they are a better deal, but they have higher international rates and connection charges. Any American can purchase and donate one of these cards via
www.aafes.com. AAFES realizes how important staying in touch with
loved ones back home is…and that’s the AAFES value.
VALUE (May 05) Did you know…AAFES saves you money everyday? AAFES conducts regular surveys on our products both nationally and locally in order to make sure we’re offering the best price. Just like any other retailer, AAFES also offers price cuts, sales and clearances. If you can still find a lower price at a local retailer, we’ll match their price. And you get all of this without having to pay sales tax. And that’s the AAFES value.
DIVIDENDS (Jun 05) Did you know…each year AAFES returns approximately 67 percent of its earnings to support MWR programs on your installation? In the past 10 years, $2.24 billion has been contributed by AAFES to the Army and Air Force to spend on quality of life improvements for Soldiers, Airmen and their families. In 2003, AAFES gave the services $229.7 million for golf courses, bowling alleys, clubs, youth centers and outdoor recreation. AAFES reinvests your dollars in the community while striving to save you money every day. And that’s the
AAFES value.
DEPLOYED STAR (Jul 05) Did you know…the Military STAR Card is deployment friendly? The card offers a six percent APR and deferred payments for the duration of your deployment, if you’re deployed more than 90 days. You can use your Military STAR Card at all military exchanges, exchange catalogs, online stores, and CentricMall vendors. For more information about the Military STAR Card, go to www.aafes.com. And that’s the AAFES value.
NBFF (Aug 05) Did you know…AAFES operates more than 1,100 restaurants around the world? Some brands were developed by AAFES like Anthony’s Pizza and Robin Hood. Others are name brand fast food outlets like Burger King, Pizza Hut and Subway. AAFES even runs food operations in deployed locations. Wherever you go, AAFES will be there to bring you a taste of home. And that’s the AAFES value.
PENNIES (Sep 05) Did you know…overseas
BXs and PXs don’t use pennies? The Department of Defense determined it’d cost more to ship the pennies than they’re actually worth. As a result, AAFES rounds the cost of any cash purchase up or down to the closest nickel. But don’t worry, every penny you spend at AAFES will be returned to you for MWR dividends or facility improvements. And that’s the AAFES value.
SALES TAX (Oct 05) Did you know…when you shop at your local BX or PX you don’t pay sales tax? In some states, you could spend as much as 10 percent on sales tax, if you bought the same item off base. The sales tax savings can be especially valuable when purchasing big-ticket items like major appliances, electronics and furniture. No sales tax is just another way AAFES saves you money everyday. And that’s the AAFES value.
GIFT CARDS (Nov 05) Did you know…AAFES now offers gift cards? These prepaid cards can be loaded with up to $1,500. Whether the gift card’s purchased in-store or online, it can be used at AAFES retail facilities globally. If your loved one is at a contingency location that isn’t able to accept the card, send a gift certificate instead. Visit www.aafes.com for more information or to purchase a gift card. And that’s the AAFES value.
GIFTS FROM THE HOMEFRONT (Dec 05) Did you know…any American can support deployed service members by purchasing a “Gifts from the Homefront” gift certificate from AAFES? They can log onto www.aafes.com and have it sent to their special service member as long as they have an APO address. If they don’t know a deployed service member, the gift certificates can be donated to service members in need through the American Red Cross, Fisher House, United Service Organization and Air Force Aid Society. And that’s the AAFES value.
MILITARY STAR (Jan 06) Did you know…AAFES Military STAR Card is one of the largest private credit cards in existence? There are no annual or late fees; it offers lower standard interest rates than all major retailers; and it can be used at exchanges worldwide, online and at overseas MWR facilities. The Military STAR Card is also deployment friendly, with deferred payment options. And that’s the AAFES value.
CONCESSIONAIRES (Feb 06) Did you know…AAFES concessionaires pledge to provide you ’satisfaction guaranteed’ as in all exchange stores? Your mainn exchange mall provides an assortment of visiting concessionaires with a wide variety of merchandise, many times unique to the region in which you are stationed. Most concessionaires accept U.S. currency and the Military Star Card. And in many cases, they even offer special savings. And that’s the AAFES value.
SCHOOL LUNCHES (Mar 06) Did you know…AAFES provides school lunches for most DoD dependent schools overseas? The AAFES School Lunch Program is strictly non-profit and makes sure kids receive lunches that meet USDA guidelines. The meals are even analyzed by a registered dietician. AAFES provides 17 thousand lunch meals daily for kids in 74 schools. Free and reduced price lunches are also available to those who qualify. For more information, go to www.aafes.com. And that’s the AAFES value.
FIT THE FOOT (Apr 06) Did you know…Approximagely one in six people in the U.S. have foot problems and many of those are due to improperly fit shoes? AAFES has a solution called “Fit the Foot” that will help identify the right running shoe for you. There are three main types of shoes: stability for normal feet, motion control for those with flat feet and cushioned for those with high arches. Once you know your type, simply go to your exchange or Exchange Online store where each running shoe is labeled by type. And that’s the AAFES value.
KEEP IT NEW (May 06) Did you know…AAFES offers extended warranties on items purchased through your exchange? The “Keep It New” program covers three areas: mechanical items, computers and jewelry/watches. These extended warranties begin only after the manufacturer’s warranty expires and cover 100 percent parts and labor for the length of the contract. They also guarantee replacement for any item that can't be repaired to a like new condition. And that’s the AAFES value.
DOWNRANGE SITE (June 06) Did you know…AAFES associates deploy, too? There’s a Web site where you can see what AAFES offers downrange by location? The site, called “Serving Troops Downrange,” is designed to let deploying troops and their families know what exchange facilities, services and benefits are available within OEF and OIF locations. For more information, go to www.aafes.com and click on “Serving Troops Downrange.” And that’s the AAFES value.
EXCHANGE ONLINE (July 06) Did you know…you can shop AAFES 24-7 at the Exchange Online store? At www.aafes.com, you can choose from tens of thousands of items ranging from electronics and exercise equipment to jewelry, furniture and more. For even greater variety, browse our online concessions and find items with special military prices. And that’s the AAFES value.
POGS (Aug 06) Did you know…AAFES POGs can be redeemed at any AAFES facility worldwide? These flat, disk-like gift certificates worth five, 10 or 25 cents are used primarily at AAFES facilities downrange to save the Department of Defense the extra cost of transporting heavyweight coins into war zones. These certificates have become so popular, AAFES is introducing a new collector’s series with 36 new designs. So use them or collect them…it’s your choice. And that’s the AAFES value.
YOU MADE THE GRADE (Sep 06) Did you know…AAFES gives away 40 thousand dollars in US savings bonds to students who maintain a “B” average or higher? The “You Made the Grade” program rewards students with a special coupon book and also enters them in a worldwide quarterly drawing to win 2, 3 or even 5 thousand dollars in savings bonds. For more information, stop by your local exchange. And that’s the AAFES value.
MILITARY MOVING CENTER (Oct 06) Did you know…AAFES can help make your next move easier? Military Moving Center.com is all you need to remember when you're getting ready to move. You can connect and disconnect telephone, cable, satellite, internet and alarm monitoring services. You can also arrange for self storage, newspaper delivery and more. You’ll find out who provides services to your new home and we’ll help you get the best price from each provider. And that’s the AAFES value.
DEPLOYED ASSOCIATES Did you know…AAFES associates deploy, too? At any given time AAFES has about 450 civilian employees deployed to the same remote and isolated locations you and your fellow troops go. These associates volunteer to leave their homes and deploy in order to ensure you continue to have the benefit of AAFES-run facilities wherever you may go. And that’s the AAFES value.
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