{"id":1716,"date":"2014-08-28T10:41:02","date_gmt":"2014-08-28T15:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1716"},"modified":"2014-08-28T10:42:14","modified_gmt":"2014-08-28T15:42:14","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-named-a-top-company-for-latinas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1716","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Named a Top Company for Latinas"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/b>LATINA Style<\/i> magazine has named the Army & Air Force Exchange Service one of the 50 best companies for Latinas to work, further highlighting the Exchange\u2019s commitment to diversity in the workplace. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0The Exchange\u2019s selection to the 2014 LATINA Style<\/i> 50 will be published in the magazine\u2019s special August issue, and the Exchange will be recognized at the magazine\u2019s awards ceremony and diversity conference early in 2015.\"15056902392_bba8a57249_b\"<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cThe Exchange consistently champions diversity, and this national award is a testament to our strong commitment to excellence,\u201d said Exchange Executive Vice President & Chief Merchandising Officer <\/span>Ana Middleton<\/span><\/a>, one of the Exchange\u2019s highest-ranking Hispanic women. \u201cDiversity in the workforce is essential to ensuring the Exchange serves Soldiers, Airmen, their families and retirees in the best way possible.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Exchange was chosen for LATINA Style<\/i> 50 after evaluation of more than 800 companies. The magazine\u2019s annual rankings are considered a respected source of information for Hispanic women across the country.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0LATINA Style<\/i> 50 highlights companies that have a dedicated effort to diverse recruiting and promotion initiatives. The report also highlights companies that have programs to recruit veterans and military personnel.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a joint nonappropriated fund instrumentality of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors which is responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force through the Service Chiefs of Staff. \u00a0The Exchange has the dual mission of providing authorized patrons with quality merchandise and services at competitively low prices and generating non-appropriated fund earnings as a supplemental source of funding for military morale, welfare and recreation programs. 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><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/span>Media Notes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/b>For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Julie Mitchell, 214-312-3327 or mitchelljul@aafes.com.<\/span><\/p>\n\t

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