By Tech. Sgt. Marco Gomez, Army & Air Force Exchange Service HQ

DALLAS – The Air Force turns 79 on Sept. 18, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating with 22 sweepstakes featuring more than 140 prizes valued at nearly $9,000.

“The Air Force’s legacy is built on the service of extraordinary Airmen and the support of their families.” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange’s Senior Enlisted Advisor. “As the Air Force celebrates 79 years of excellence, the Exchange is proud to recognize their legacy and partnership and thanks the Air Force community for all it does.”

From Sept. 18 through Oct. 17, authorized Exchange shoppers ages 18 and older can enter at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes. No purchase is necessary.

Prizes include:

  • Elite Survival deluxe garment bag, $289 value (one winner)
  • Bear & Son Blackhawk Hornet G10 Sideliner pocket knife, $99 value (five winners)
  • Black Diamond Equipment Storm Ops 450 headlamp, $49.95 value (five winners)
  • My Medic MyFAK large medical kit, $269.95 value (one winner)
  • Police Security Skylar-R rechargeable flashlight, $99.99 value (one winner)
  • Police Security Twin Power headlamp, $34.99 value (one winner)
  • Dark Energy plasma lighter, $29.99 value (25 winners)
  • Revision Eyewear Hellfly ballistic photochromic sunglasses, $104 value (five winners)
  • Spec Ops Better BDU belt, $27.95 value (10 winners)
  • Outdoor Research Ironsight II gloves, $30.95 value (10 winners)
  • PGUSA tactical backpack, $105 value (five winners)
  • Klean Freak body wipes, $99 value (five winners)
  • Groove Life Hero flag belt, $55.95 value (five winners)
  • Nite Ize Radiant RH1 PowerSwitch headlamp, $27.95 value (10 winners)
  • Rite in the Rain Rough Water Tech Pouch, $27.95 value (20 winners)
  • Mechanix Wear Adult Original gloves, $44.95 value (10 winners)
  • Otis Ripcord deluxe gun care kit, $19.95 value (15 winners) • Nester Hosiery Americana crew socks, $14 value (25 winners)
  • Duke Cannon Field Provisions minikKit, $39.99 value (10 winners)
  • DripDrop Fast Hydration original variety pack, $34 value (25 winners)
  • Dasco Men’s boot socks, $11 value (25 winners)
  • StopBox Pro Firearm Security rustic flag, $159 value (five winners)

The sweepstakes is open to all authorized Exchange customers 18 years or older. No purchase is necessary to win. Department of War and Coast Guard civilians and retirees and honorably discharged Veterans who have confirmed their eligibility to shop online may also enter. Veterans can visit https://publicaffairs-sme.com/Community/veterans#pa to learn more about their shopping benefit. DoW civilians can visit https://publicaffairs-sme.com/Community/dodcacbenefits.

Shoppers can find additional Air Force birthday savings at BXs and PXs as well as ShopMyExchange.com. Visit ShopMyExchange.com/savings-center/weekly-ads to view weekly sales flyers.