{"id":9368,"date":"2023-06-29T20:43:22","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T20:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=9368"},"modified":"2023-06-29T20:43:22","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T20:43:22","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-services-2022-mission-report-chronicles-vital-support-for-military-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2023\/06\/29\/army-air-force-exchange-services-2022-mission-report-chronicles-vital-support-for-military-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s 2022 Mission Report Chronicles Vital Support for Military Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS<\/strong> \u2013 The Army & Air Force Exchange Service provided mission-essential support to military communities in 2022, contributing $214 million in dividends to critical military Quality-of-Life programs while improving service to Warfighters and military family members worldwide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

All these efforts and more\u2014including the Exchange\u2019s support for 28 military exercises at the tip of the spear; the continued intensification of national brands; the opening of more than 40 restaurants worldwide; the expansion of DoorDash delivery service; a sustained push to hire 75,000 Veterans and military spouses by 2030\u2014are detailed in the Exchange\u2019s 2022 Mission Report<\/a>, now available at the Exchange\u2019s online Community Hub at https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/Community\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith 100% of Exchange earnings supporting the military community, military shoppers make life better for Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and military family members every time they use their hard-earned Exchange benefit,\u201d said Exchange Director\/CEO Tom Shull.<\/p>\n

The Exchange recorded $8.5 billion in revenue and $356 million in dividend-eligible earnings during fiscal year 2022. In the past 10 years, the Exchange has distributed more than $3.5 billion in earnings to Quality-of-Life programs that support Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version:<\/strong> Members of the military community can learn about the Exchange\u2019s efforts to improve the Quality of Life for Warfighters and their families in the Department of Defense retailer\u2019s 2022 Mission Report<\/a>, now available at the Exchange\u2019s Community Hub. Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2r6<\/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 Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/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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