{"id":778,"date":"2017-06-08T19:33:29","date_gmt":"2017-06-08T19:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=778"},"modified":"2018-02-01T16:56:47","modified_gmt":"2018-02-01T16:56:47","slug":"exchange-named-a-2017-best-for-vets-employer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2017\/06\/08\/exchange-named-a-2017-best-for-vets-employer\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Named a 2017 Best for Vets: Employer"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been named a 2017 Best for Vets: Employer by Military Times, recognizing the Exchange\u2019s efforts to recruit and retain Veterans in its worldwide workforce.<\/p>\n

This marks the fourth consecutive year the military publication has recognized the Exchange. The annual list evaluates companies\u2019 culture, veteran recruiting and policies<\/a>, as well as accommodations for members of the National Guard and Reserves.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is family serving family, and part of that is providing opportunities to those brave enough to answer the call of duty,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cVeterans know our shoppers better than anyone, and their experience is invaluable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Giving preference to Veterans; disabled Veterans; spouses, widows and mothers of deceased disabled Veterans; and military retirees below the rank of major or its equivalent is a core part of the Exchange\u2019s hiring process.<\/p>\n

The Exchange is also supporting Veterans by extending a lifetime online shopping benefit to all of America\u2019s honorably discharged Veterans. Starting this Veterans Day, Nov. 11, potentially 13 million Veterans will be eligible to shop at the Exchange\u2019s online store at shopmyexchange.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In 2016, the Exchange hired 1,450 Veterans. During the same year, the organization employed more than 3,500 Veterans. To browse job opportunities at the Exchange, Veterans can visit applymyexchange.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The annual Military Times Best for Vets rankings are the result of a meticulous, months-long process. Military Times invites companies to fill out its nearly 100-question survey, tests to ensure the accuracy of responses, carefully evaluates survey data and includes only the best companies in its published rankings.<\/p>\n

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\n<\/strong>For the fourth year in a row, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been named to Military Times\u2019 Best for Vets: Employers list! Best for Vets: Employers evaluates companies\u2019 culture, veteran recruiting, veteran policies, and accommodations for members of the National Guard and reserves. In 2016, the Exchange made 1,450 new hires of Veterans and employed more than 3,500 United States Armed Forces Veterans. For more information, visit http:\/\/bit.ly\/2rQPP4u<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site 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:
\nFacebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange
\n<\/a>Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange
\n<\/a>Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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