{"id":9236,"date":"2023-05-10T19:21:51","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T19:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=9236"},"modified":"2023-05-10T21:05:26","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T21:05:26","slug":"veterans-military-spouses-thrive-at-the-army-air-force-exchange-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2023\/05\/10\/veterans-military-spouses-thrive-at-the-army-air-force-exchange-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Veterans, Military Spouses Thrive at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering careers for Veterans and military spouses<\/a>, strengthening the Department of Defense retailer\u2019s mission of serving those who serve.<\/p>\n

\u201cVeterans and military spouses have unique competencies that translate into valuable skills in the workplace,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cNational Military Appreciation Month is a good time to remind our Nation\u2019s heroes that the Exchange is committed to supporting them as they achieve their career goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

Veterans, military spouses and dependents make up 46% of the Exchange\u2019s U.S. workforce.<\/p>\n

The Exchange has hired more than 57,000 Veterans and military spouses since 2013, part of its commitment to reach 75,000 heroes hired by 2030. Worldwide job vacancies are posted at ApplyMyExchange.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n

For many service members, the Exchange is more than just a job\u2014it’s an opportunity to continue serving their country while remaining connected to the military community.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I come to work, I don\u2019t feel like I\u2019m working,\u201d said Army Veteran Roneice Hines, the Express manager at Ellsworth Air Force Base. \u201cI feel like I\u2019m serving a mission. This is some place where I can say, \u2018I have a purpose here.’\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Exchange offers competitive pay and benefits, including paid vacation and sick leave. When Veterans join the Exchange as full-time associates, their military service time can be used toward their Exchange retirement benefit.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Exchange\u2019s associate transfer program helps military spouses retain employment during permanent changes of station, allowing them to keep their benefits and build toward retirement.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange afforded me a lot of opportunities in a position where I\u2019ve had to relocate multiple times. \u2026 We\u2019ve had to move to multiple locations and not once did the Exchange tell me, \u2018We don\u2019t have anything for you,\u2019\u201d said Kris Cubacub, an Air Force military spouse and Express manager at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.<\/p>\n

The Exchange consistently garners industry recognition for its commitment to hiring Veterans and military spouses, including ranking for 2023 as the No. 1 Military Friendly Spouse Employer and a Top Ten Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse magazines. The Exchange was also recently named a Best for Vets by Military Times; Best of the Best by U.S. Veterans Magazine; and VETS Indexes Employer Awards 4-Star Employer.<\/p>\n

The Exchange partners with several organizations that support Veterans and military families, including the Military Spouse Employment Partnership, Wounded Warrior Project, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Private Public Partnership (P3) with the U.S. Army Reserve, Still Serving Veterans and Applied Development, LLC.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>During National Military Appreciation Month, @shopmyexchange encourages Veterans and military spouses to consider a career with the DoD\u2019s largest retailer.\u00a0 Learn more about the Exchange’s commitment to hiring heroes: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2oY<\/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 Marcia Rhodes, 214-312-5004 or rhodesm@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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