{"id":1999,"date":"2018-05-14T14:48:14","date_gmt":"2018-05-14T14:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=1999"},"modified":"2018-05-14T16:47:51","modified_gmt":"2018-05-14T16:47:51","slug":"exchange-named-best-for-vets-employer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2018\/05\/14\/exchange-named-best-for-vets-employer\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Named Best for Vets Employer"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013<\/strong> Military Times ranked the Army & Air Force Exchange Service as the 14th best employer for Veterans in its 2018 Best for Vets: Employers list, a double-digit leap for the nearly 123 year old Department of Defense organization.<\/p>\n

\u201cVeterans\u2019 military skills and experience are transferable to many of the careers we offer\u2014 that\u2019s why we want them on our team,\u201d said Exchange Director\/CEO Tom Shull. \u201cThe Exchange is honored to be recognized for its efforts to recruit and retain those who have served our nation<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

This is the fifth year in a row Military Times has named the Exchange a top employer for Veterans. The annual rankings evaluate companies\u2019 cultures, Veteran recruiting, policies and accommodations for members of the National Guard and Reserves.<\/p>\n

The Exchange\u2019s improved Best for Vets ranking is due to factors such as its onboarding program for new employees and accommodations for military spouses, including flexible hours. Recently, the Exchange reaffirmed its commitment to hire 50,000 Veterans and military spouses worldwide by 2020<\/a>. Additionally, the Exchange extended a lifelong online shopping benefit to all honorably discharged Veterans this past Veterans Day. Eligibility to receive military-exclusive pricing and tax-free shopping at ShopMyExchange.com<\/a> can be verified at ShopMyExchange.com\/veterans<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Exchange gives preference to honorably discharged Veterans; disabled Veterans; military retirees below the rank of major or its equivalent; and spouses, widows and mothers of deceased and disabled Veterans. Since 2010, the Exchange has hired more than 1,100 Wounded Warriors.<\/p>\n

Veterans, military spouses and others seeking employment with the organization can visit ApplyMyExchange.com<\/a> to view job openings worldwide.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version:<\/strong> Military Times ranked the Army & Air Force Exchange Service as the 14th best employer for Veterans in its 2018 Best for Vets: Employers list, a double-digit leap for the nearly 123 year old Department of Defense organization. Read more: https:\/\/bit.ly\/2wGxxsz<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen 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 56th-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.4 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense 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 http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:
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