Life - Relocation
Military Moving Center
Brings Savings Home
by Judd Anstey, AAFES
DALLAS
– The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) is on
the move, offering military families a quick and easy way to
save time and money on the numerous challenges associated with
moving to a new assignment. Searchable by specific street
address, AAFES’ Military
Moving Center service is a “one stop” shop where
troops moving to or within the continental United States can
connect and compare local utilities and services with just a
few clicks of the mouse.
Saving
on household services through the Military Moving Center is a
snap thanks to a platform that provides instant access to
“special offers” and makes it easy to compare prices
through a comprehensive network of more than 500 local, third
party providers. Each service category, including television,
high-speed internet and even electricity, offers the ability
to directly compare prices and services of up to three
competing outlets. For example, a comparison of basic
telephone service in Arlington, Virginia, yielded choices
ranging in price from $19.99 to $44.49; some options even
touted special incentives such as free installation or a gift
card.
Many
of the service options available at AAFES’ Military Moving
Center also include a “Best Price Guarantee” that ensures
exchange shoppers receive the best price that each provider
offers (online or otherwise). In fact, Army and Air Force
families who use AAFES’ free moving service may actually
receive a better price for many products through this site
than otherwise available because of the special discounts many
providers extend exchange shoppers.
Because
of the ability to quickly compare offers, the Military Moving
Center is a helpful tool for service members that aren’t
even planning or in the process of moving. “Don’t be
fooled by this service’s name,” said AAFES’ Senior
Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Eaton. “You don’t
have to be moving to log on and compare local services.
Anyone, moving or not, should check out this free service to
make sure they’re not paying too much for everyday household
expenses.”
Authorized
exchange customers, including uniformed personnel and members
of the Reserve Components and family members, applicable
Department of Defense civilians, exchange associates and
retirees who possess a basic exchange purchase privilege
authorization card, can directly access AAFES’ free moving
service through www.aafes.com
by clicking on the “Military Moving Center” link.
