{"id":2781,"date":"2016-12-22T13:49:04","date_gmt":"2016-12-22T19:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2781"},"modified":"2016-12-22T13:49:04","modified_gmt":"2016-12-22T19:49:04","slug":"army-air-force-exchange-service-named-a-military-friendly-employer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2781","title":{"rendered":"Army & Air Force Exchange Service Named a Military Friendly\u00ae Employer"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Print\"DALLAS \u2013<\/strong> For the fifth consecutive year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been named a Military Friendly\u00ae Employer by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse magazines.<\/p>\n

The 14th annual list honors companies based on their long-term commitment to hiring veterans<\/a>, retention programs for veterans and policies on National Guard and Reserve service.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is family serving family, and part of that is recognizing the experience and talents that veterans bring to the table,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cHaving been our customers, veterans bring a unique perspective to the Exchange team. We are honored to be recognized as a Military Friendly\u00ae Employer and will continue to recruit and hire from this pool of qualified candidates.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Exchange hired 1,239 veterans worldwide in 2016, and 12 percent of Exchange associates are veterans. To recruit veterans, the Exchange partners with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Wounded Warrior Project, Operation Warfighter Program, White House Joining Forces, Feds Hire Vets and the Army Reserve Private Public Partnership Office.<\/p>\n

The Exchange was featured along with other companies earning the Military Friendly\u00ae Employer designation in G.I. Jobs magazine\u2019s December edition. This is the fifth consecutive year the Exchange has been recognized as a Military Friendly\u00ae Employer.<\/p>\n

Veterans and others seeking employment with the Exchange can visit www.applymyexchange.com<\/a> to view job postings.<\/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 Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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