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DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine on its 2021 “Best of the Best” list. It is the eighth consecutive year the publication has so honored the Exchange for “championing veteran initiatives.”
“Veterans—both our shoppers and associates—are a key reason for the Exchange’s success in carrying out its mission of serving those who serve and have served,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor.
The award comes as the Exchange has hired its 49,000th Veteran or military spouse since 2013, closing in on its goal to hire 50,000 Veterans and military spouses. Veterans make up about 10% of the Exchange’s U.S. workforce, and more than 1,700 Wounded Warriors have been hired since 2010.
“The Exchange puts special focus on recruiting and hiring Veterans,” Osby said. “They’re natural fits at the Exchange because of their commitment to serving the military community.”
The Exchange seeks out Veterans through its Veterans Retail Management Training program, job fairs and other outreach events. The Exchange also gives hiring preference to honorably discharged Veterans, disabled Veterans and military retirees below the rank of major or its equivalent.
The Exchange made the U.S. Veterans Magazine list in the category of “Top Government and Law Enforcement Agencies.”
Veterans, military spouses and others seeking employment with the Exchange can visit ApplyMyExchange.com to view job openings worldwide.
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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 61st-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.1 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http://www.shopmyexchange.com or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO.
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Media Notes:
For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Marisa Conner at 214-312-5111 or connermar@aafes.com.
Follow the Exchange:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shopmyexchange
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shopmyexchange
Instagram: @shopmyexchange
| Date Taken: | 06.30.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 06.30.2021 13:51 |
| Story ID: | 400109 |
| Location: | DALLAS, TEXAS, US |
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