{"id":11522,"date":"2025-07-22T18:53:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T18:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=11522"},"modified":"2025-07-22T18:53:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T18:53:42","slug":"exchange-celebrates-130-years-of-serving-those-who-serve-with-national-hire-a-veteran-day-hiring-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2025\/07\/22\/exchange-celebrates-130-years-of-serving-those-who-serve-with-national-hire-a-veteran-day-hiring-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Celebrates 130 Years of Serving Those Who Serve with National Hire a Veteran Day Hiring Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS<\/strong> \u2013 The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating 130 years of serving the military community by honoring those who\u2019ve worn the uniform with on-the-spot hiring events during National Hire a Veteran Day<\/a> on July 25.<\/p>\n

More than 80 PXs, BXs and distribution centers worldwide will host in-person hiring events, connecting Veterans to meaningful careers at the Department of Defense\u2019s largest retailer. The event coincides with the Exchange\u2019s milestone 130th anniversary\u2014marking more than a century of dedication to serving Warfighters and their families at home and abroad. (Click here<\/a> to find participating locations.)<\/p>\n

\u201cService to our Nation doesn\u2019t stop at separation or retirement from the military\u2014it evolves,\u201d said Exchange Director\/CEO Tom Shull, an Army Veteran. \u201cAt the Exchange, we extend the opportunity for continued service through careers that directly support the lives of Warfighters and their families. Veterans strengthen our team, our culture and our ability to fulfill our 130-year-old mission.\u201d<\/p>\n

Veterans make up 10% of the Exchange\u2019s 25,000 associates. Veterans who join the Exchange enjoy competitive pay, top benefits\u2014including paid time off, medical insurance, flexible work schedules and the ability to count their military service time toward Exchange retirement eligibility.<\/p>\n

Since 2013, the Exchange has hired more than 65,000 Veterans and military spouses, reaffirming its commitment to being a Quality-of-Life force multiplier for military families. Veterans bring a unique insight to the Exchange\u2019s mission of “Family Serving Family,” often having walked in the same boots as the customers they serve.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we proudly celebrate 130 years of service, our commitment to hiring those who know the mission best\u2014Veterans and military spouses\u2014has never been stronger. The Exchange is more than just a place to work; it\u2019s where heroes continue their journey of service.\u201d said Rick Young, Exchange chief, HR Operations. \u201cOn National Hire a Veteran Day, we honor that legacy by welcoming those whose dedication, resilience, and sacrifice inspire us daily. Together, we serve those who serve.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Exchange\u2019s focus on hiring Veterans has been key to the organization being recognized as a:<\/p>\n