The Exchange: The Exchange, with the slogan "Proudly serving those who serve," has been providing quality, tax-free merchandise and services to military communities since 1895. It supports Warfighters in remote locations and war zones, where traditional retailers cannot operate. As the Department of Defense's largest retailer, it offers tax-free shopping to 33.5 million eligible individuals, including active-duty military, retirees, and their families. The Exchange is a major employer of military families, with 85% of associates connected to the military, and 45% of its U.S. workforce comprising Veterans, military spouses, and dependents.
The company employs active-duty military spouses and allows them first consideration for open positions. The Exchange operates over 5,000 facilities in more than 30 countries, 50 states, and four U.S. territories, and positions itself as going wherever the military goes.
The Exchange draws attention as a long-standing institution with a strong commitment to serving military communities and employing military families.