{"id":11248,"date":"2025-04-15T16:07:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T16:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=11248"},"modified":"2025-10-28T18:17:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T18:17:56","slug":"exchange-named-2025-vets-indexes-4-star-employer-for-advancing-military-connected-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2025\/04\/15\/exchange-named-2025-vets-indexes-4-star-employer-for-advancing-military-connected-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Named 2025 VETS Indexes 4-Star Employer for Advancing Military-Connected Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>For the fifth consecutive year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has earned the distinction of VETS Indexes 4-Star Employer<\/a>, reflecting its steadfast dedication to employing Veterans, National Guard members, Reservists and military spouses.<\/p>\n

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\u201cVeterans, service members and the military community are at the heart of the Exchange\u2014they know our mission because they\u2019ve lived it,\u201d said Exchange Director\/CEO Tom Shull, an Army Veteran. \u201cHiring those who serve and support our Nation strengthens the Exchange\u2019s ability to be a Quality-of-Life force multiplier, including supporting Warfighters\u2019 readiness, resiliency and lethality. Their contributions make us stronger, more connected and mission-focused.\u201d<\/p>\n

Veterans, active-duty military, National Guard members, Reservists, military spouses and dependents make up 46% of the Exchange workforce. As the Department of Defense\u2019s largest retailer, the Exchange remains focused on attracting and retaining top talent by offering competitive compensation, including paid vacation and sick leave.<\/p>\n

For Veterans joining the Exchange as full-time associates, their military service counts toward retirement benefits, reinforcing the organization\u2019s commitment to long-term financial stability and support for those who\u2019ve served. Additionally, the associate transfer program helps military spouses maintain employment with the Exchange when their active-duty spouse undergoes a Permanent Change of Station, allowing them to build career experience and maintain benefits.<\/p>\n

This year, nearly 350 organizations completed and submitted surveys for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards. Of those participants, VETS Indexes recognized 294 organizations across the following award levels: 5 Star Employer, 4 Star Employer, 3 Star Employer, and Recognized Employer.<\/p>\n

The survey analyzes employers\u2019 policies and practices for:<\/p>\n