JAPAN
Flyer promoting the sweepstakes.

(Illustration by Satsuki Iwasawa  / Army & Air Force Exchange Service)

MISAWA AB – The Exchange Credit Program is adding joy to the world for MILITARY STAR cardmembers, offering six winners a share of $30,000 in cash in time for the holidays.

During the eighth annual Home for the Holidays sweepstakes, shoppers who use their MILITARY STAR card twice at any exchange (in-store or online) and twice at any commissary from Aug. 29 through Sept. 25 will be automatically entered for a chance to win $5,000 in cash.

““$5,000 can certainly put some pep in many families lives during the holiday season,” Misawa Exchange General Manager said. “MILITARY STAR truly appreciates the sacrifices our military community makes, and we’re excited to offer this sweepstakes to help perk up the holidays.”

Six winners will be selected—one from each service branch (Army, Air Force, Space Force, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard). The sweepstakes is sponsored by Sony Playstation.

The MILITARY STAR card is an exclusive line of credit for service members and their families to use at exchanges, commissaries and certain Morale, Welfare and Recreation activities – no matter where they serve. Cardholders enjoy everyday benefits, including:

  • 5 cents off per gallon at Exchange gas stations.

  • 10% off food purchases at participating Exchange restaurants.

  • Free standard shipping at ShopMyExchange.com and MyNavyExchange.com.

  • 10% discount on all first-day purchases.

  • Earning points on purchases and automatically receiving a $20 digital rewards card every 2,000 points.

  • A $1,000 interest-free Military Clothing line of credit and deployment benefits for eligible cardmembers.

  • No annual, late or over-limit fees.

  • Industry-low flat APR for all cardmembers, regardless of credit score.

The card is administered by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. For more information or to apply for a MILITARY STAR card, see a store associate or visit https://aafes.media/militarystar25.

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