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Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)

Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) 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 54th-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.5 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. 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.

Military FriendlyⓇ Rating

We rate how Military Friendly an organization is within 6 different categories. Learn more about our methodology.

The rating below reflect the extent to which each organization exceeds the benchmark standards for Military Friendly.
Recruiting & Sourcing

Military Friendly Standard

100%

Exceeds Standard

74.97%
Policies & Compliance

Military Friendly Standard

100%

Exceeds Standard

63.56%
Support & Retention

Military Friendly Standard

100%

Exceeds Standard

72.15%
Culture & Commitment

Military Friendly Standard

100%

Exceeds Standard

66.51%
Opportunity & Advancement

Military Friendly Standard

100%

Exceeds Standard

61.55%
Hiring & Onboarding

Military Friendly Standard

100%

Exceeds Standard

55.25%

Why work with us?

For the Exchange, there is no greater honor than serving those who serve. The Exchange serves an eligible customer base of 31 million active-duty military; retirees; National Guardsmen; Reservists; 100% disabled honorably discharged Veterans; all other honorably discharged Veterans (online only); authorized Public Health Service associates; authorized National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration associates; Coast Guard members and family members. In 2020 the Exchange extended our shopping benefit to veterans who received the Purple Heart Recipients, former Prisoners of War, veterans with a service-connected disability (VA certified ratings of 90 percent and above). In 2021 the same benefit has been extended to DoD civilians and members of the Coast Guard at Exchange stores in the United States, U.S. territories and possessions where the individual is employed.

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