AAFES to Students: ‘Make the Grade’

Reading, writing and arithmetic are taking a back seat to electronics, clothes and toys as military children cash in on the Army and Air Force Exchange Service’s "You Made the Grade" program at exchanges worldwide. Initiated in February 2000, the program is designed to recognize above-average academic achievement. Qualifying students receive a coupon booklet that provides free admission to an AAFES Reel Time Theater, a complimentary slice of Anthony’s pizza with drink and a free magazine, as well as other coupons. Each booklet also contains an entry form for a quarterly savings bond drawing in which three winners are awarded bonds of $2,000, $3,000 or $5,000. To receive the booklet, students must present a valid military ID card and proof of an overall "B" or better average to their local exchange. For more information, contact the local AAFES main store manager.