{"id":10784,"date":"2024-10-30T18:56:34","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T18:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=10784"},"modified":"2024-10-31T18:36:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T18:36:38","slug":"mission-essential-support-army-air-force-exchange-service-offers-careers-with-purpose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2024\/10\/30\/mission-essential-support-army-air-force-exchange-service-offers-careers-with-purpose\/","title":{"rendered":"Mission-Essential Support: Army & Air Force Exchange Service Offers Careers with Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 In celebration of National Veterans and Military Family Month, the Department of Defense\u2019s largest retailer invites the military community to build meaningful careers by joining the Army & Air Force Exchange Service team<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Exchange offers hiring preference to Veterans and military spouses, with unmatched benefits that include competitive pay, paid vacation and sick leave, and flexible schedules depending on job the category.<\/p>\n

More than 85% of Exchange associates are connected to the military, and 45% of the Exchange\u2019s U.S. workforce is made up of Veterans as well as military spouses and family members, highlighting the organization\u2019s commitment to providing meaningful careers to those with military ties.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Exchange is deeply committed to supporting our Nation\u2019s Veterans and military families,\u201d said Exchange Director\/CEO Tom Shull, an Army Veteran. \u201cThe Exchange is honored to provide opportunities for every member of the military community to thrive while serving those who serve.\u201d<\/p>\n

Veterans who join the Exchange full-time receive credit for their military service, which counts toward an industry-leading retirement benefits package. Since 2013, the Exchange has hired more than 60,000 Veterans and military spouses.<\/p>\n

The Exchange helps military spouses advance professionally while supporting their Soldier, Airmen or Guardian. Through the associate transfer program, military spouses can transfer to a new location during permanent changes of station, allowing them to continue employment, retain benefits and build their careers.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur focus on attracting, recruiting and retaining Veterans and military spouses demonstrates our commitment to the military family and those who served,\u201d said Dr. Patrick Oldenburgh, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer. \u201cThese future teammates have a unique connectedness of the Exchange mission and share our passion for taking care of troops and their families.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Exchange has earned recognition for its commitment to hiring Veterans and military spouses, including being named the 2024 No. 1 Military Friendly Spouse Employer and a Top Ten Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse magazines. Other honors include being named a Best for Vets Employer by Military Times, a Best of the Best Employer by U.S. Veterans Magazine and a VETS Indexes 4-Star Employer.<\/p>\n

For more information about worldwide career opportunities with the Exchange, visit ApplyMyExchange.com.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, the DoD\u2019s largest retailer, celebrates National Veteran and Military Family Month by encouraging Veterans and military spouses to explore career opportunities with the Exchange.<\/p>\n

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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<\/sup>-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<\/a> or follow us on X at https:\/\/x.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Marcia Rhodes, 214-312-5004 or rhodesm@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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