Military Kids at Minot AFB Can Enter to Win $500 Exchange Gift Card in Toyland Sweepstakes Published June 13, 2016 By Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Military kids at Minot Air Force Base will have the chance to fill their toy box with something special this summer thanks to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's 2016 Toyland Sweepstakes. From May 20 to June 17, children of authorized Exchange customers can submit in 10 words or less what it means to them to be a "military brat" at www.shopmyexchange.com/sweepstakes. Children who enter must be between ages 3 and 12. One first-place winner will receive a $500 Exchange gift card and a caricature drawn by the Exchange's in-house artist. The caricature of the winner will be placed in the 2016 Toyland toy book, promotional materials for Month of the Military Child in April and various other 2017 marketing materials. A second-place winner will receive a $250 Exchange gift card, and third place will receive a $100 Exchange gift card. The Exchange's 2016 Toyland toy book, the Exchange's own holiday toy guide, is chock-full of Military Brat-Approved toys available both in-store and online. "Changing schools, friends and surroundings so often isn't easy for military children," said General Manager Kristine Cowley. "One of the few constants in their lives are the toys they carry with them from duty station to duty station. That's why we want our smallest shoppers to have the opportunity to participate in this worldwide event to celebrate summer savings, fun and of course, toys." An in-house panel will judge the written submissions on or by July 22. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http://www.aafes.com/about-exchange/public-affairs/press-releases.htm or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO. Media Notes: For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Lisa Anderson, 701-727-4717 or andersonlm@aafes.com.