Altus AFB Exchange rewards academic excellence with ‘You Made the Grade’ program Published Jan. 16, 2015 ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Besides handling daily schoolwork, studying and tests, military students face unique challenges, including coping with separation from parents during deployments and multiple moves. In fact, according to the Military Child Education Coalition, military children typically move six to nine times by the time they've completed the 12th grade, many of the moves during high school. The Altus AFB Exchange is rewarding military students who excel in the classroom with its "You Made the Grade" program, now in its 15th year. Students in grades one through 12 who maintain a B average or better are eligible to receive a coupon book filled with free offers and discounts. "You Made the Grade" 2015 offers include free food items such as a Burrito Supreme or Taco Supreme from Taco Bell; small chicken Philly sandwich at Charleys; Popeye's Chicken Po'Boy; and a bacon double cheeseburger and small fry from Burger King. Students who make the grade will also score Snack Avenue coupons for a free fountain drink, including the frozen Yeti drink, and a complimentary hot dog or roller grill item. Other offers include discounts on backpacks, shoes and more. Scholars can also enter the "You Made the Grade" semiannual sweepstakes to receive gift cards worth $2,000, $1,500 or $500. Entries for the gift card sweepstakes drawing can be submitted twice a year, with drawings typically held in June and December. "The Altus AFB Exchange understands and appreciates the sacrifices military students make," said Michael Brennan, General Manager. "Those who excel in the classroom, especially while dealing with multiple moves and parents' deployments, deserve to be recognized." Students, including those who are home schooled, can receive a "You Made the Grade" coupon booklet by presenting a valid military identification card and proof of an overall B average at the Altus AFB Exchange customer service. Eligible students can pick up one booklet for each qualifying report card. Students and guardians can visit Altus AFB Exchange for more information about the "You Made the Grade" program. -- 30 -- 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.shopmyexchange.com or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO. ###