Oct. 31, 2008
Q: My son is stationed aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) and I was wondering about the holidays and gift-giving. Does your Navy Exchange offer gift cards and how would I go about getting some? Also, would the McDonalds there accept gift cards from McDonalds here in the states? Also, is there some kind of “universal” gift card that he could use anywhere on base like the sports bars or restaurants or other stores?

A: There is no universal coupon or gift card that would cover Navy Exchange (NEX) and MWR offerings. However, with regards to the McDonald’s question, the answer is yes if the McDonald’s here offers the same menu items as the stateside McDonalds. The NEX offers a gift card that can be used at all NEX’s, both overseas and stateside and can also be used at Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) locations. Gift Cards may be purchased from $5 to $1,500. Gift Cards can be purchased on line at www.navynex.com and may also be purchased at any NEX stateside or overseas.