{"id":2638,"date":"2016-08-29T10:57:25","date_gmt":"2016-08-29T15:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2638"},"modified":"2016-08-29T10:57:25","modified_gmt":"2016-08-29T15:57:25","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-named-a-top-company-for-latinas-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2638","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Named A Top Company For Latinas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

The Exchange\u2019s selection to the 2016 LATINA Style<\/em> 50 was published in the magazine\u2019s special August issue. Exchange Executive Vice President & Chief Merchandising Officer Ana Middleton will represent the Exchange at the magazine\u2019s awards ceremony and diversity conference in Washington, D.C., \u00a0early in 2017.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis national recognition is a testament to the Exchange\u2019s commitment to championing diversity,\u201d said Middleton, one of the Exchange\u2019s highest-ranking Hispanic women, noting that nearly 11 percent of the Exchange\u2019s worldwide workforce is Latina. \u201cDiversity in the workplace is crucial to ensuring the Exchange delivers the best service possible to America\u2019s Soldiers, Airmen, military families and retirees.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Exchange has consistently been highlighted by LATINA Style <\/em>50 since 2008.<\/p>\n

The Exchange was recognized 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.<\/p>\n

LATINA Style<\/em> 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.<\/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 http:\/\/www.aafes.com\/about-exchange\/public-affairs\/press-releases.htm<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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