{"id":10316,"date":"2024-05-08T17:34:41","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T17:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=10316"},"modified":"2024-05-08T17:34:41","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T17:34:41","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-careers-strengthen-military-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2024\/05\/08\/army-air-force-exchange-service-careers-strengthen-military-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Careers Strengthen Military Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>During Military Appreciation Month, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is reminding Veterans, military spouses and dependents of the meaningful<\/a> career opportunities the organization provides for those who served as well as family members of those who serve.<\/p>\n

\u201cHiring Veterans and military spouses is a Quality-of-Life force multiplier, bringing financial security to our Nation\u2019s military community,\u201d said Exchange Director\/CEO Tom Shull, an Army Veteran. \u201cVeterans, military spouses and dependents bring a connection to our community to their work, strengthening the hard-earned benefits the Exchange is honored to provide service members and their families.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Veterans, spouses and dependents represent 45% of Exchange U.S.-based 26,000 associates, earning the Department of Defense\u2019s largest retailer numerous accolades. More than 60,000 Veterans and military spouses have joined the Exchange since 2013. Careers worldwide are posted at ApplyMyExchange.com.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven though the Exchange is a huge organization, we\u2019re all family,\u201d said Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Exchange Assistant Store Manager Ralph Metzler, a Navy spouse. \u201cWe make ties wherever we go, and they\u2019re lifelong ties. This mission and the job the Exchange does, taking care of service members, their families and our retirees\u2014being able to do something like that is amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hiring Veterans and military spouses aligns with broader DoD efforts to take care of service members and their families as the Exchange offers Veterans, military spouses and dependents preference in hiring, competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits including flexible work schedules, telework opportunities, paid vacation and sick leave, flexible spending accounts and a traditional pension.<\/p>\n

The Exchange\u2019s associate transfer program, a forward-thinking approach to retention, allows military spouses to maintain employment continuity when their service member relocates, allowing family members to build toward a tangible retirement benefit.<\/p>\n

The Exchange partners with Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) and other recruiting and mentoring services, including Veterans Job Mission and Veterati, to provide insight into civilian careers that interest Veterans and military spouses.<\/p>\n

In 2023, the Exchange earned recognition for its work in hiring military spouses and Veterans:<\/p>\n