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    Default Hey Veterans!

    Great news, Honorably discharged veterans will soon get to shop tax-free online at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service!

    Starting later this year, all honorably discharged veterans, no matter their branch of service, will be eligible to shop tax-free online at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service with the same discounts they enjoyed on base while in the military. It's the latest way in which the organization is trying to keep its customers as the armed forces shrink and airmen and soldiers buy more for delivery.

    Adding 13 million potential new customers will give extra ammunition to the group that runs the stores on U.S. Army and Air Force bases worldwide as it fights Amazon and other retailers for veterans' online shopping dollars.

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    I shop at AAFES all the time, you can find some great deals. But not always.

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    ThnX, my son-inlaw just got out & they can use it.
    "There is no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehoods he shouted into the world’s largest megaphone," McConnell wrote. "His behavior during and after the chaos was also unconscionable, from attacking Vice President Mike Pence during the riot to praising the criminals after it ended."



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    Quote Originally Posted by mak2 View Post
    I shop at AAFES all the time, you can find some great deals. But not always.
    Veterans who did not retire from the armed forces cannot shop at the PX or BX, nor online too!

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    I can shop online. I work at the VA. AFAIK I just cant go to the grocery store on base. I order stuff on line regularly.
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    Veterans who did not retire from the armed forces cannot shop at the PX or BX, nor online too!

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    Why can't you go to the store but can shop online?? Seems odd.
    "There is no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehoods he shouted into the world’s largest megaphone," McConnell wrote. "His behavior during and after the chaos was also unconscionable, from attacking Vice President Mike Pence during the riot to praising the criminals after it ended."



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    I go to the store at work, shop all I want there, order car tires, furniture shoes, etc, online. I just heard I could not shop on base at the grocery, I don't know for sure, I haven't tried.
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    Why can't you go to the store but can shop online?? Seems odd.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill View Post
    Why can't you go to the store but can shop online?? Seems odd.
    AAFES is trying to compete with online retailers, no need to go to the store, it would defeat that purpose?!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by mak2 View Post
    I go to the store at work, shop all I want there, order car tires, furniture shoes, etc, online. I just heard I could not shop on base at the grocery, I don't know for sure, I haven't tried.
    I asked a friend about it as he shops @ Travis on occasion, & he said that is true.. Although I dunno if they actually card you??
    "There is no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehoods he shouted into the world’s largest megaphone," McConnell wrote. "His behavior during and after the chaos was also unconscionable, from attacking Vice President Mike Pence during the riot to praising the criminals after it ended."



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    Quote Originally Posted by signalmankenneth View Post
    AAFES is trying to compete with online retailers, no need to go to the store, it would defeat that purpose?!!
    I find that kinda odd, but perhaps AMAZON has put a hurtin on um....
    "There is no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility. His supporters stormed the Capitol because of the unhinged falsehoods he shouted into the world’s largest megaphone," McConnell wrote. "His behavior during and after the chaos was also unconscionable, from attacking Vice President Mike Pence during the riot to praising the criminals after it ended."



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