BX to Offer Feast of Thanksgiving Weekend Deals and Giveaways Published Nov. 20, 2008 By Tracey Cameron AAFES Fairchild AFB FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Military shoppers looking to dig in to tasty holiday shopping better bring a big appetite to the Base Exchange the weekend after Thanksgiving as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is serving up three days of great deals, gift card giveaways and scratch off cards. The smorgasbord begins as early as 4 a.m. as the first 100 shoppers entering the Fairchild exchange on Nov. 28 - 30 will receive a $20 gift card. Those that aren't early risers won't miss out on the feast of savings as scratch off cards will be handed out throughout the day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 4 p.m. until closing. Every scratch off ticket will be a winner with prizes including $100, $50 and $25 gift cards, complimentary items at the food court, $5 restaurant gift cards and much more. In addition to a buffet of giveaways, the BX will have incredible deals on clothing, electronics, jewelry and everything in between. Black Friday shoppers, for example, will find Magellan Road Mate 1200 GPS units on sale for $95, boys and girls character fleece hoodies, to include Spider Man and Tinker Bell, discounted 50 percent and all Nike fleece athletic apparel discounted 40 percent. Saturday's hot deals will include 40 percent off men's Dockers casual pants, all adult and children's Sketchers shoes discounted 25 percent off, $20 off all artificial Christmas trees 6 foot and taller and Sylvania Blu-ray DVD players for only $239. On Sunday, military shoppers will find Sharp 46 inch full 1080p LCD HDTVs discounted $400, 40 percent off men's and women's Adidas fleece apparel, Dooney & Bourke handbags at select locations marked down 25 percent and Toshiba 9 inch portable DVD players for just $139. "Although the fourth quarter is looking very challenging for retailers, the BX is going to be ready with great assortments and prices," said (Acting) General Manager Judy Loper. "Our team has been preparing these sizzling deals for nearly a half year now. We're excited about the menu of value and excitement we've put together to help make this holiday season truly special for all Our Military Families here at Fairchild."