DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has been recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine as a Veteran-Friendly Employer for 2024, marking the eleventh consecutive year the Department of Defense’s largest retailer has received this award for its recruiting efforts.

“The family serving family becomes even stronger when veterans join the exchange,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the exchange’s senior noncommissioned officer. “Veterans understand our customers because they were and are our customers.”

The Exchange offers veterans priority in hiring, competitive pay and benefits, including paid vacation and sick leave. Veterans who become full-time employees can use their military service time toward their Exchange pension.

About 10% of the exchange’s U.S. workforce is made up of veterans, and since 2013, the exchange has hired over 60,000 veterans and their spouses.

The exchange regularly receives awards for its efforts to employ veterans and military spouses. In 2024, the exchange received the following award:

• #1 Military Spouse Friendliest Employer® by Viqtory Media.
• One of the Top 10 Military Friendly Employers® according to Viqtory Media.
• VETS is a 4-star employer in the index.

Veterans interested in a career in the exchange can learn more at ApplyMyExchange.com.

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has been where soldiers, airmen, dependents and their families go to enhance their quality of life by offering valuable goods and services at exclusive military prices. The Exchange is the 52nd largest retailer in the United States. 100% of the Exchange’s revenue benefits military communities. Over the past 10 years, your Exchange services have generated $3.7 billion in revenue to benefit the military community, including through contributions to critical military quality of life programs. The Exchange is a non-restricted fund facility of the Department of Defense and is governed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration Partner and, in conjunction with the United States Vietnam War Remembrance Observance, plans and executes events and activities honoring the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans and their families. To learn more about the history and mission of the exchange or to view current press releases, visit our website at http://www.shopmyexchange.com or follow us on X at https://x.com/ExchangePAO.

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an exchange representative, please contact Marcia Rhodes, 214-312-5004 or [email protected].

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