More shutdown assistance offered through military stores

With the federal government shutdown in its second month, commissaries and exchanges are offering some additional relief to the military community.

The interest-free offer for those making commissary purchases with their Military Star credit card has been extended through Nov. 30. New and existing cardholders receive 90 days of zero interest, and no payments required.

The Military Star card is part of the Exchange Credit Program, a Defense Department program established by Congress to provide affordable credit solutions to the military community. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service operates the Military Star card program, which is accepted at military exchange stores, gas stations and other operations, as well as commissaries.

Troops and families who use the credit card to make ot