{"id":9733,"date":"2023-10-30T19:51:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T19:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=9733"},"modified":"2023-10-30T19:51:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T19:51:09","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-celebrates-veterans-military-families-during-national-military-family-appreciation-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2023\/10\/30\/army-air-force-exchange-service-celebrates-veterans-military-families-during-national-military-family-appreciation-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Celebrates Veterans, Military Families During National Military Family Appreciation Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service salutes its Veteran, military spouse and military dependent associates during National Military Family Appreciation Month.<\/p>\n

About 85% of the Exchange\u2019s associates are connected to the military, and their experiences exemplify the Exchange mission of serving those who serve.<\/p>\n

The Exchange offers hiring preference to Veterans and military spouses, along with competitive pay and strong 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

\u201cVeterans and military families are great ambassadors for the Exchange,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cNational Military Family Appreciation Month allows the Exchange to honor our associates and inspire Veterans and military families to consider the Exchange as a career.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Exchange is a major employer of military families. Veterans, military spouses and dependents account for 45% of the Exchange\u2019s U.S. workforce, and more than 2,100 Wounded Warriors have been hired since 2010.<\/p>\n

Tammy Toney, general manager for the Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Exchange, is a Veteran, military spouse and military parent.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange has helped me excel as a person, associate, leader and team member,\u201d Toney said. \u201cThe Exchange has opened doors for me that would not have been available outside the gates.\u201d<\/p>\n

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For many associates, the Exchange isn\u2019t just a job–it\u2019s a way to stay connected to the military community.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange\u2019s mission and the jobs we do taking care of uniformed members, their families and retirees is an amazing opportunity that you don\u2019t get anywhere else,\u201d said Ralph Metzler, store manager at the Fort Myer Exchange and a military spouse. \u201cI have made lifelong ties while serving the best customers in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

\u201cThe Exchange strives to attract, recruit and retain Veterans and military spouses,\u201d said Dr. Patrick Oldenburgh, Exchange executive vice president and chief Human Resource Officer. \u201cThe team has programs to fast-track Veterans to the management level for career with the Exchange.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Exchange consistently garners industry recognition for its commitment to hiring Veterans and military spouses, including ranking as the 2023 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 Employer by Military Times; a Best of the Best employer by U.S. Veterans Magazine; and a VETS Indexes 4-Star Employer.<\/p>\n

Worldwide job vacancies are posted at ApplyMyExchange.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>@shopmyexchange, the DoD\u2019s largest retailer, is celebrating National Military Family Appreciation Month by encouraging Veterans and military spouses to consider a career with the Exchange. Learn more about Exchange opportunities: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-2wZ<\/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 $3.4 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<\/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

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