Veteran for Life

The fact is, 11.6% (3,381) of Exchange Associates are Veterans of the Armed Forces. Some work side-by-side with you every day and you may not even know it. On this very significant Veterans Day in…

U.S. Army Reserves 1982-1993 Supply Specialist/Administrative Specialist/Quartermaster Officer To this day as I serve the best customers in the world, as I have for 24 years, I have troops from that era, most retired now,…

U.S. Air Force 2013-Present Aviation Resource Manager My Air Force career has been a great experience so far, and I am looking forward to many more years to come. I enjoy serving and will continue…

U.S. Air Force 1992-2015 Vehicle Operator/Career Assistance Advisor I worked for AAFES six years while active and continue to provide support to those who serve our country. I served in the United States Air Force…

U.S. Air Force 1966-1970 Weapons Mechanic I am the third generation of four generations of family serving in the military (grandfather, WWI; father, WWII; myself, Vietnam; son-in-law, Iraq). I am proud of the opportunity to…

U.S. Air Force 1982 – 2008 Civil Engineer The icing on the cake is my second career with AAFES. I still work with AF and Army installation engineers. Building and renovating AAFES facilities for the…

U.S. Marine Corps 1986-1991 Combat Engineer When it gets tough, you just have to push through and keep going. I began my military career in December 1986 as I left for Marine Corps boot camp.…

U.S. Air Force 2010-2016 Security Forces Serving for the Unites States Military was the best decision I have ever made in my life. I am proud to be part of the USA. I had to…

U.S. Army 2004-2011 Public Affairs Specialist/Journalist In 2011, I was assigned to the Exchange HQ and was welcomed with open arms. It was a much different assignment than any that had come before, but no…

U.S. Coast Guard 1981-2011 Contract Specialist My military career was amazing for me; it transformed my life into a magical experience. My military career was amazing for me, transforming my life into a magical experience.…