Fort Detrick Shoppers Rely on Exchange Benefit to Save

By Christopher Jonczak, AAFESMay 2, 2022

As economic conditions fluctuate, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families at Fort Detrick save at a time when it matters most.

Whether shopping at the PX or at ShopMyExchange.com, authorized military shoppers—including retirees, disabled Veterans, and Department of Defense and Coast Guard civilians—enjoy everyday tax-free shopping and military-exclusive pricing.

“It matters where you shop,” said Fort Detrick Exchange General Manager Robin Boylan. “At the gas station, PX, food court and online, the Exchange ensures military shoppers at Fort Detrick get more for less when they use their hard-earned benefit.”

Exchange-exclusive brands offer the same quality and selection of national brands at a lower cost, further enhancing the savings found when shopping on a military installation. And MILITARY STAR® cardholders can take an additional 5 cents off per gallon and 10 percent off at Exchange restaurants while earning rewards points that add up to even more savings.

The MILITARY STAR card offers a low APR; never charges any annual, late or over-limit fees; and features budgeting tools such as Pay Your Way Plans, which offer fixed monthly payments at reduced interest. The card is accepted at all military exchanges and commissaries, and new cardholders receive 10 percent off their first-day purchases.

Honorably discharged Veterans can enjoy the same tax-free savings found at the PX at ShopMyExchange.com. Online orders totaling $49 or more, or completed with a MILITARY STAR card, always receive free shipping.

Service members, military families, retirees and Veterans who shop their Exchange save while giving back to the military community. 100percent of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, the Exchange benefit has provided $3.4 billion in earnings to on-installation Quality-of-Life programs.

Whether shopping at the PX or at ShopMyExchange.com, authorized military shoppers enjoy tax-free shopping and military-exclusive pricing.
Whether shopping at the PX or at ShopMyExchange.com, authorized military shoppers enjoy tax-free shopping and military-exclusive pricing. (Photo Credit: Photo courtesy of AAFES) VIEW ORIGINAL

Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 54th-largest retailer in the United States. 100 percent of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.4 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration.