{"id":8427,"date":"2022-10-06T14:52:07","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T14:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=8427"},"modified":"2022-10-06T14:52:07","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T14:52:07","slug":"exchange-earns-u-s-veterans-magazines-best-of-the-best-honors-for-9th-year-in-a-row","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2022\/10\/06\/exchange-earns-u-s-veterans-magazines-best-of-the-best-honors-for-9th-year-in-a-row\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Earns U.S. Veterans Magazine\u2019s \u201cBest of the Best\u201d Honors for 9th Year in a Row"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has once again been named a top employer of Veterans in U.S. Veterans Magazine\u2019s annual Best of the Best list<\/a>, marking nine straight years the Exchange has received the honor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange intentionally seeks out Veterans to join our team because we know what an asset they are to any organization,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cWe hope this recognition by U.S. Veterans Magazine will encourage more Veterans to come check out the great careers the Exchange has to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Veterans make up about 10% of the Exchange\u2019s U.S. workforce, and more than 1,900 Wounded Warriors have been hired since 2010. Hiring Veterans and military spouses is a key focus for the Exchange\u2014more than 54,000 have been hired since 2013, and the Exchange is committed to increasing that number to 75,000 by 2026.<\/p>\n

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\u201cApproximately 85% of our associates have a military connection,\u201d Osby said. \u201cThat\u2019s what sets us apart from other retailers. The people who shop in Exchanges around the world are not just customers to us, they\u2019re family.\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<\/a> to view job openings worldwide.<\/p>\n

Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>U.S. Veterans Magazine has honored @shopmyexchange as a \u201cBest of the Best\u201d employer for the ninth consecutive year. Read more about why the Exchange makes hiring Veterans a priority: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2bV<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians 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 54th<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.5 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. 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

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