{"id":4277,"date":"2019-09-12T16:30:06","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T16:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=4277"},"modified":"2019-09-12T16:31:05","modified_gmt":"2019-09-12T16:31:05","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-hires-40000th-military-spouse-veteran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2019\/09\/12\/army-air-force-exchange-service-hires-40000th-military-spouse-veteran\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Hires 40,000th Military Spouse\/Veteran"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Department of Defense\u2019s largest retailer continues to advance in its goal to hire 50,000 military spouses and Veterans<\/a> by 2020.<\/p>\n

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, which operates more than 4,000 retail stores and restaurants on military installations, specifically recruits members of the military family to help fulfill its mission of serving those who serve.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a military spouse, I can connect with our customers because I understand their lifestyle,\u201d said Patrick Air Force Base Express associate Katherin Zimmerman, the Exchange\u2019s 40,000th<\/sup> military spouse\/Veteran hire<\/a>. \u201cThey can talk to me like a family member.\u201d<\/p>\n

Military spouses are nearly 22% of the Exchange\u2019s worldwide workforce, while Veterans account for about 12%. Overall, 85% of Exchange employees have a military connection. The Exchange has hired more than 1,400 Wounded Warriors since 2010 and was recently named a Military Friendly\u00ae Employer<\/a> for the eighth consecutive year.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor members of the military community like Veterans and spouses, serving others is in their DNA,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThey are huge assets to the Exchange team and the communities they serve.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Exchange also has a spouse continuity program, which assists military spouses in maintaining a career while supporting their Soldier or Airman, often allowing them to retain their job category and benefits during moves.<\/p>\n

Zimmerman encourages other military spouses to apply at the Exchange.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love the people here,\u201d Zimmerman said. \u201cThe Exchange truly understands the military lifestyle and works with you as much as possible if something comes up.\u201d<\/p>\n

Veterans and military spouses can find job opportunities worldwide at ApplyMyExchange.com.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>Meet the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s 40,000th<\/sup> Veteran\/military spouse hire. Katherin at Patrick AFB is helping the Exchange reach its goal of hiring 50,000 military spouses and Veterans by 2020. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-16Z<\/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 62nd-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.3 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. 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 Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Marisa Wolfe at 214-312-5111 or wolfema@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

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

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

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