AAFES celebrates 115th birthday with contests, savings Published July 15, 2010 Public Affairs GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- As the Army and Air Force Exchange Service readies to mark 115 years of service and support to America's military, Goodfellow's exchange continues its mission: provide quality goods and services at competitively low prices and generate earnings to support Services programs. "AAFES' commitment to Airmen is as strong as it's ever been," said General Manager Pat Tinker. "Whether at Goodfellow or deployed, the exchange is there for them." In the spirit of exceptional service and support, the BX and exchange online store are offering customers additional savings, sweepstakes and giveaways July 25-27. Shoppers who stop by the exchange during the three-day celebration can register to win a $5,000 exchange shopping spree, one of three TVs, or a round trip for two to a taping of EXTRA in Hollywood, Calif. The BX will also offer a variety of deals centered on AAFES' 115th birthday. For example, shoppers using their MILITARY STAR® card will receive $15 off any purchase of $115 or more as well as 15 cents off per gallon of gas, up to 20 gallons. A variety of items will be priced at $1.15, $15.50 and $115 throughout the three-day celebration, too. Since its establishment in 1895, AAFES has been involved in 14 major contingencies including the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, the Balkans and Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, as well as several dozen humanitarian and disaster relief contingencies.
