{"id":1984,"date":"2015-05-18T09:08:24","date_gmt":"2015-05-18T14:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1984"},"modified":"2015-05-18T09:08:24","modified_gmt":"2015-05-18T14:08:24","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-named-a-best-for-vets-employer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1984","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Named a Best for Vets Employer"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/b>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been named as a Best for Vets employer for 2015 by Military Times. The military publication recognized the change for its commitment to providing jobs for veterans, naming it No. 28 among the top employers of veterans. This marks the second consecutive year the Exchange has received Best for Vets recognition.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cVeterans will always be welcome at the Exchange,\u201d said Exchange Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Leigh Roop. \u201cThey offer a unique perspective and identify strongly with the Exchange mission to take care of troops and their families.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Veterans make up 10 percent of the Exchange\u2019s workforce of about 35,500. In 2014, the Exchange hired more than 1,200 veterans.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

To learn about job opportunities, veterans can visit <\/span>www.applymyexchange.com<\/span><\/a>, where they can search for jobs by location. The site also includes a list of job fairs the Exchange will participate in, so veterans can meet with an Exchange representative in person.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

When conducting the sixth-annual Best for Vets: Employers survey, Military Times focused on culture and policies that cater to military veterans. The survey is made up of nearly 90 questions about a company\u2019s efforts to connect with veterans and provide an environment for success.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff.\u00a0 To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at <\/span>http:\/\/www.aafes.com\/about-exchange\/public-affairs\/press-releases.htm<\/span><\/a>or follow us on Twitter at <\/span>https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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

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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