{"id":6766,"date":"2021-06-30T17:05:08","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T17:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=6766"},"modified":"2021-06-30T17:17:43","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T17:17:43","slug":"u-s-veterans-magazine-names-exchange-among-the-best-of-the-best-for-8th-consecutive-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2021\/06\/30\/u-s-veterans-magazine-names-exchange-among-the-best-of-the-best-for-8th-consecutive-year\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Veterans Magazine Names Exchange Among the \u2018Best of the Best\u2019 for 8th Consecutive Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"USDALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine on its 2021 \u201cBest of the Best\u201d list<\/a>. It is the eighth consecutive year the publication has so honored the Exchange for \u201cchampioning veteran initiatives.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cVeterans\u2014both our shoppers and associates\u2014are a key reason for the Exchange\u2019s success in carrying out its mission of serving those who serve and have served,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor.<\/p>\n

The award comes as the Exchange has hired its 49,000th<\/sup> Veteran or military spouse<\/a> since 2013, closing in on its goal to hire 50,000 Veterans and military spouses. Veterans make up about 10% of the Exchange\u2019s U.S. workforce, and more than 1,700 Wounded Warriors have been hired since 2010.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange puts special focus on recruiting and hiring Veterans,\u201d Osby said. \u201cThey\u2019re natural fits at the Exchange because of their commitment to serving the military community.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Exchange seeks out Veterans through its Veterans Retail Management Training program, job fairs and other outreach events. The Exchange also gives hiring preference to honorably discharged Veterans, disabled Veterans and military retirees below the rank of major or its equivalent.<\/p>\n

The Exchange made the U.S. Veterans Magazine list in the category of \u201cTop Government and Law Enforcement Agencies.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

U.S. Veterans Magazine has named @shopmyexchange to its annual \u201cBest of the Best\u201d list for the 8th<\/sup> year in a row. The list recognizes organizations for championing veteran initiatives. Read more about the honor: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1L8<\/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 61st<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.1 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 Conner at 214-312-5111 or connermar@aafes.com.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

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

Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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