Military Exchange Shoppers Donate $2.5 Million to Support U.S. Armed Forces
In 2025, shoppers from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service donated over $2.5 million to support the Army, Air Force, and Navy. This significant contribution highlights the community's recognition of the challenges faced by military members and their families. The donations went to Army Emergency Relief, the Air Force Assistance Fund, and the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, with the average donation last year totaling roughly $1.30. The Exchange has been aiding U.S. military service members for 130 years, and since 2017, shoppers have donated more than $11.7 million to these organizations. The program allows customers to donate money through mechanisms at points of sale, which was expanded in 2020 to a year-round effort.