DoD, Coast Guard Civilians Shop Tax-Free at the Minot AFB Exchange
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service continues to serve the military community at Minot AFB with its expanded tax-free shopping benefit to Department of Defense and Coast Guard civilians.

In 2021, in-store and online shopping privileges were expanded to about 575,000 Department of Defense and Coast Guard civilians who hold Common Access Cards in the U.S., its territories and possessions. Retired DoD and Coast Guard civilians can shop online only.

The tax-free shopping benefit provides access to name-brand restaurants and services; mall stores and vending; proprietary credit solutions through the MILITARY STAR® card; and national brands tax-free with military-exclusive prices.
Purchase restrictions at Exchanges apply. Shoppers can visit aafes.com/exchange-stores/patrons-merchandise/patrons.htm for details. In-store shopping privileges for active DoD and Coast Guard civilians outside of the U.S., its territories and possessions are subject to host-nation agreements.

“Civilians who work side by side with Soldiers, Airmen and Guardians to accomplish the mission of freedom and defense of the Nation are an important part of the military community,” said Minot AFB Exchange General Manager Kyle Omler. “By shopping with the Exchange, they help improve military Quality of Life as 100% of Exchange earnings are invested into their communities.”

DoD and Coast Guard civilians can learn more about the benefit at aafes.media/cacbenefitspa. Authorized civilian shoppers can also visit ShopMyExchange.com to create an account and shop online.

Minot AFB Exchange Kicks Off Back-To-School With Extra Savings
Military families at Minot AFB can earn an A+ in savings with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s exclusive deals and offers on school supplies, clothing, electronics and more in-store and at ShopMyExchange.com during the back-to-school shopping season.

Authorized shoppers—including Veterans and Department of Defense civilians—can check off shopping lists to fit any budget with Exchange resources and offers including:

• Weekly sales promotions: Through Aug. 31, shoppers can stack their savings with weekly deals on backpacks, electronics, dorm essentials, clothing and more, including an additional savings of up to 40% on select school supplies. All weekly promotions can be found at shopmyexchange.com/savings-center/weekly-ads each Friday at 12:01 a.m. Central.
• MILITARY STAR® savings: From Aug. 23 to 29, cardmembers receive 0% interest and zero payments for six months on HP electronic purchases of $399 or more. For more information or to apply for a MILITARY STAR card, visit https://aafes.media/MilStarPA.
• More points, more rewards: Cardmembers receive four points for every dollar spent at Express stores each Friday in August.
• Military-exclusive pricing: Shoppers can build back-to-school wardrobes with an additional savings of up to 40% off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price on family clothing and shoes brands including Old Navy, Levi’s, Nike, Vans, Asics, New Balance and more. Great men’s and women’s brands from American Eagle, On Running, Hey Dude and Birkenstock. From Aug. 9 to 11 and Aug. 16 to 18, MILITARY STAR cardmembers will receive an additional 10% off on children’s clothing, shoes and accessories purchases.
• Buy online, pick up in store services and online shopping: Shoppers with in-store shopping privileges can use the buy online, pick up in-store service on their back-to-school orders. MILITARY STAR card purchases are eligible for free standard shipping for online orders.
  “The Exchange is dedicated to helping military families save more this back-to-school season,” said General Manager Kyle Omler. “Every military family can easily check off school supply lists, no matter the budget, at the Exchange—always tax-free.”
  Disabled Veterans and Department of Defense civilians with Common Access Card and honorably discharged Veterans can shop the deals, too. Veterans can find out more about the shopping benefit at https://aafes.media/vets. DoD civilians learn more at https://aafes.media/cacbenefits. MILITARY STAR rewards exclude Military Clothing plan.