DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine as a “Veteran Friendly” employer for 2024, marking the 11th straight year the Department of Defense’s largest retailer has earned the honor for its hiring efforts.
“Family serving family is amplified when Veterans join the Exchange,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “Veterans understand our customers because they were and are our customer.”
The Exchange offers Veterans preference in hiring, competitive pay and benefits, including paid vacation and sick leave. Veterans who become full-time associates can use their military service time toward their Exchange retirement
Veterans make up about 10% of the Exchange’s U.S. workforce, and Exchange has hired more than 60,000 Veterans and military spouses since 2013.
The Exchange regularly garners accolades for its efforts to employ Veterans and military spouses. In 2024, the Exchange was named:
- 1 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer by Viqtory Media.
- A top-10 Military Friendly Employer® by Viqtory Media.
- VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer.
Veterans interested in pursuing a career with the Exchange can learn more at ApplyMyExchange.com.
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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 52nd-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.7 billion in earnings that support the military community, including through contributions to critical military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http://www.shopmyexchange.com or follow us on X at https://x.com/ExchangePAO.
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Media Notes:
For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Marcia Rhodes, 214-312-5004 or [email protected].
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