As the Department of Defense's oldest and largest retailer, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service operates more than 2,500 retail stores, 500 convenience stores and more than 1,600 quick-serve restaurants in 50 states and in 33 countries. In 2015, the Exchange generated $8.5B in revenue.

The Exchange is more than just stores on posts and bases. We are Family Serving Family. 85% of Exchange associates have a personal connection to the military. We are Veterans, spouses, sons and daughters, nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts and grandparents.

We love our Soldiers and Airmen. We volunteer to serve alongside them in remote and hostile conditions. Since 9/11, 4,558 associates have voluntarily deployed to provide the necessities and comforts of home to troops serving around the world. In 2015, we outfitted 1.5M troops with combat uniforms, ensuring they were properly fitted for duty.

100% of Exchange earnings support Soldiers, Airmen and their Families. In the last 10 years, the Exchange returned $2.4B in earnings to the Army and Air Force to fund important Quality-of-Life programs on installations and to improve the shopping experience in Exchange facilities.


For the third year in a row, the Exchange has been named a "Best for Vets" employer. 12% of Exchange associates are Veterans and nearly 6,000 military spouses are able to take their Exchange career with them as they move with their Soldier or Airman to new duty stations. 

Overseas, we operate 7 plants to deliver fresh-baked, American goods and bottled water to service members and their families. Name brands such as Wonder and Nature's Recipe are produced on site for fresh delivery to commissaries, Exchange Express locations and Quality-of-Life programs.

We also provide 3.2 million school meals each year to children of service members below cost.

It is our honor to serve Soldiers, Airmen and their families, every day, everywhere they serve.

We are #FamilyServingFamily!

To learn more about our mission and history, go to shopmyexchange.com .

This story is provided and presented by our sponsor, the Exchange .