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Flyer notifying that all honorably discharged Veterans can shop tax-free with military-exclusive pricing online at ShopMyExchange.com. A photo of a man with a hat with a word, “Veteran” is used.

(Photo by Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs )

MISAWA AB – Veterans have a home for life at the Misawa BX, enjoying tax-free shopping, military-exclusive pricing, national name brands and more.

Whether it’s keeping up with fall school shopping, decorating for Halloween and Thanksgiving or getting an early jump on winter holiday gifts, the Misawa BX has our Nation’s heroes covered.

Since 2017, honorably discharged Veterans of all armed service branches, including Army, Air Force, Space Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, have been eligible to access their hard-earned benefit through ShopMyExchange.com.

In 2020, all Veterans with service-connected disabilities, Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war and primary caregivers were authorized to also shop in-person at PXs and BXs. Since 2024, access to installations was made easier for disabled Veterans with the implementation of an electronic verification process, requiring only a VA-issued Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC), REAL ID driver’s license or ID card.

All Veterans also have access to the MILITARY STAR® card, a military-exclusive credit solution administered by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service. The card features an industry-low APR regardless of credit score, no annual, late or over-the-limit fees, unlimited rewards, free shipping on online orders, 10% off at participating Exchange restaurants and more. For more information visit aafes.media/MilStarPA.

Misawa shoppers enjoy tax-free shopping, military-exclusive pricing and access to 6 million items online, including The Home Depot, Bass Pro Shops, Apple, Samsung, Under Armour, American Eagle, Columbia, The North Face, Serta, Purple and Sunglass Hut along with top beauty brands such as Bath & Body Works, Lancome, Shiseido, Clinique, Kylie cosmetics and more.

“Extending the Exchange benefit to Veterans for Life honors their service while strengthening readiness and resilience,” Misawa Exchange General Manager Michickia Carter said. “By shopping online or at the Misawa Exchange, Veterans save while continuing to contribute directly to our Nation’s military mission.”

100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, the Exchange benefit has provided $15 billion in value, including support of critical military Quality-of-Life programs.

For more information on Veteran shopping benefits and to register for online shopping access, visit aafes.media/paveterans.

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