Army & Air Force Exchange Service Earns 13th Straight Best for Vets: Employer Honor

Official Statements

• Army & Air Force Exchange Service HQ, November 12: “DALLAS — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES, the Exchange) has been recognized as a 2026 Best for Vets: Employer by Military Times, marking the 13th consecutive year the Department of War retailer has earned the honor for its commitment to hiring, supporting and retaining Veterans.”

• Army & Air Force Exchange Service HQ, November 12: “Veterans bring leadership, adaptability and a commitment to service that make the Exchange stronger,” said Chief Master Sgt. Angela Holden, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “This recognition reflects the Exchange’s commitment to building meaningful careers for Veterans.” The Exchange is where heroes work. Veterans make up about 10% of the Exchange’s U.S. workforce. At the Exchange, Veterans:”

  • Can receive credit for military service toward Exchange retirement eligibility when qualifying as full-time associates.
  • Continue serving by supporting Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, military families and fellow Veterans.
  • Build careers in leadership, retail, logistics, information technology, food services and other fields.
  • Earn competitive pay, paid leave, health benefits and flexible work schedules.
  • Leverage military experience into leadership, retail, logistics, IT, human resources, finance, services and other roles.
  • Join a family of heroes, with 45% of the U.S. workforce comprising Veterans, military spouses and family members.

• Army & Air Force Exchange Service HQ, November 12: “Veterans, military spouses and military family members interested in joining the Exchange can explore job openings worldwide at ApplyMyExchange.com. Facebook-friendly version: For the 13th consecutive year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has made the Military Times’ Best for Vets list. The list recognizes commitment to offering meaningful careers for Veterans. Read more: https://wp.me/p9Q7PG-3mj”

• Army & Air Force Exchange Service HQ, November 12: “Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians 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 60th-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In FY 2025, the Exchange generated $307 million for military Quality-of-Life programs.”

• Army & Air Force Exchange Service HQ, November 12: “In the last 10 years, the Exchange has generated $2.4 billion in dividends to Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a nonappropriated fund entity of the Department of War and is directed by a Board of Directors. 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 X at https://x.com/shopmyexchange. Media Notes: For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Marcia Rhodes, 214-312-5004 or rhodesm@aafes.com.”

• Army & Air Force Exchange Service HQ, November 12: “Follow the Exchange: Facebook: www.facebook.com/shopmyexchange X: https://twitter.com/shopmyexchange Instagram: @shopmyexchange”