The AAFES website indicates " The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) website is an unofficial Department of Defense (DoD) website published and maintained by AAFES with non-appropriated funds.". That language suggests that they are part of the military.Quoting GreatGadsby
Businesses aren't required to charge off debt. Some businesses will continue to carry records of debts on their own books, even after the statute of limitations has run such that they can no longer pursue collection through the courts.Quoting GreatGadsby

