{"id":12502,"date":"2026-07-02T08:30:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T13:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=12502"},"modified":"2026-07-02T08:30:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T13:30:06","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-earns-13th-u-s-veterans-magazine-top-veteran-friendly-employer-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2026\/07\/02\/army-air-force-exchange-service-earns-13th-u-s-veterans-magazine-top-veteran-friendly-employer-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Earns 13th U.S. Veteran\u2019s Magazine Top Veteran-Friendly Employer Award"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>For the 13th time, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been named a Top Veteran-Friendly Employer by U.S. Veterans Magazine<\/a>, reaffirming its commitment to those who have served.<\/p>\n

The honor, in the Top Government & Law Enforcement Agency category, highlights the Exchange\u2019s ongoing mission to provide meaningful careers for Veterans, transitioning service members and their families.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is honored to serve those who serve through career opportunities for Veterans who strengthen our workforce daily, said Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cTheir leadership, resilience and mission-focus directly support Warfighters and military communities around the globe.\u201d<\/p>\n

That impact is substantial. Since 2013, the Exchange has hired more than 68,000 Veterans and military spouses and today more than 80% of its U.S. workforce is military connected.<\/p>\n

As the Department of War\u2019s largest retailer, the Exchange offers more than just jobs\u2014it delivers careers with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and the flexibility to move with military families during Permanent Change of Station relocations.<\/p>\n

Alongside U.S. Veterans Magazine, the Exchange has earned recognition from Military Times, VETS Indexes and Viqtory Media for advancing Veteran employment and fostering an inclusive workforce.<\/p>\n

Veterans, military spouses and family members interested in joining the Exchange team can explore opportunities at ApplyMyExchange.com.<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing\u00a0valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 51st-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $15 billion\u00a0in earnings that support the military community, including through contributions to critical military Quality-of-Life programs.\u00a0The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of War and is directed by a Board of Directors. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at\u00a0http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0follow us at\u00a0https:\/\/x.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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