(Illustration courtesy of Army & Air Force Exchange Service )
Yokota Air Base – In honor of Veterans Day, the Yokot a Exchange is saluting those who served with free commemorative challenge coins.
This is seventh year the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will distribute coins to Veterans on Nov. 11. The giveaway is part of a joint effort by military resale—including the Navy Exchange Service Command, Marine Corps Exchange and Coast Guard Exchange—to honor those who have worn our Nation’s uniform.
“It is an honor for the Exchange to recognize Veterans and thank them for their courage, sacrifice and service,” said Yokota Exchange General Manager Andrew Defelice. “Presenting this coin is another opportunity for the Exchange to express its gratitude for those who’ve served.”
The coins, featuring an eagle and shield on one side and the six emblems of the Armed Forces on the other, are available starting at 1130 on 11 November while supplies last. Veterans can visit ShopMyExchange.com/SaluteToService or Yokota Exchange social media pages for more information.
This year’s challenge coin giveaway is part of the Yokota Exchange Salute to Service, a monthlong recognition of all who wear and have worn our Nation’s uniform. Giveaways include:
Nov. 15: Vet for Life decals.
Nov. 22: Vet for Life patches.
Nov. 29: Collectible penny POGs, a nod to the cardboard currency used in Southwest Asia in the 2000s.
Disabled Veterans can use their hard-earned Exchange benefit in-store and online while all honorably discharged Veterans can shop tax-free for life at ShopMyExchange.com. Veterans can visit aafes.media/paveterans for more information on their earned lifelong Exchange benefits.
