{"id":2326,"date":"2016-03-21T10:44:24","date_gmt":"2016-03-21T15:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2326"},"modified":"2016-03-21T11:08:18","modified_gmt":"2016-03-21T16:08:18","slug":"exchange-named-a-best-for-vets-employer-by-military-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2326","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Named a \u2018Best for Vets\u2019 Employer by Military Times"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/span><\/b>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service <\/span>has been named a \u2018Best for Vets\u2019 employer<\/a> for the third straight year by Military Times.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The designation recognizes the Exchange as having a company culture and policies that cater to military veterans. The Exchange was also named a Best for Vets employer in 2014 and 2015.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe value the talent, skillset and unique perspectives veterans bring to the Exchange and this award reaffirms our commitment to our core value of \u2018family serving family,\u2019\u201d said Leigh Roop, executive vice president and chief human resources officer for the Exchange. \u201cIt\u2019s about giving back not only through providing great products and services, but to provide career opportunities to those who sacrifice so much to protect our freedoms. It\u2019s the least we could do.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In 2015, the Exchange made nearly 1,300 new hires of veterans. In addition, the organization employed more than 3,400 United States Armed Forces veterans last year, which comprised 10 percent of the organization\u2019s overall workforce.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sightline Media Group, which encompasses Military Times, Army Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times and Marine Corps Times, based the rankings on a more than 90-question analysis of a company\u2019s efforts to connect with veterans and provide an environment for their success. The Exchange ranked No. 54 on this year\u2019s list.<\/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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Media Notes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or <\/span>hammettc@aafes.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t

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