AAFES gift cards benefit beyond recipient Published Nov. 17, 2006 By Staff Sgt. Stacey Haga 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Like many retail stores, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service provides gift cards to its patrons. Unlike other gift cards, AAFES gift cards have a way of benefiting the recipient and the military community. "The AAFES gift card is a great way to support the military," said Penny Madison, Tyndall AAFES general manager. From the purchaser, to the recipient, to military Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs that ultimately benefit from exchange patronage, AAFES gift cards meet the entire military community's needs. "I like to say that our gift cards work three times harder than any other," said Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Eaton, AAFES' senior enlisted advisor. "They not only make purchases easy, but also ensure the recipient gets exactly what he or she wants at the best possible price while generating much needed revenue for MWR programs. The bottom line is that all gift cards are not created equal." Gift cards can have different fees and expiration dates. AAFES limits these stipulations with gift cards that never expire and are subject to a $2 monthly fee after 24 consecutive months of non-use. The gift cards can be purchased and redeemed at any AAFES facility or online at www.aafes.com. "If ordered online, they can be ordered by anyone, not just military families and then can be sent directly to any location to include deployed areas," said Ms. Madison. "During the holidays this makes an excellent gift of choice." To find out more about the AAFES Gift Card, see any cashier, log on to www.aafes.com or call (888) 481-1550.