Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Published Date: 2/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is updating how it collects info for the Military Star credit card program, which helps service members shop and supports fun activities for military families. About 130,000 people who apply for this card will be affected, but it only takes about 2 minutes to respond. Comments on these changes are open until March 4, 2026, and the program helps keep important family and morale programs funded.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Data Used for Credit Decisions
The information collected will be used to determine an applicant's creditworthiness and eligibility for the Military Star card, to manage approved accounts, provide statements, and, if necessary, to collect government debts. This means your application data can influence whether you get the card and could be used for debt collection actions.
Short Info Collection Burden
About 130,854 people who apply for the Military Star credit card will be asked to provide information one time, and each response takes about 2 minutes. The collection totals 130,854 annual responses and 4,362 annual burden hours under OMB Control Number 0702-0137.
Card Program Funds FMWR Programs
The Military Star credit program generates earnings that support Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) programs as required by 10 U.S.C. 2481, helping fund services and activities for service members and military families. Maintaining the information collection is described as necessary for the Exchange to continue generating those funds.
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