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The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) received the 2025 VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer Award, acknowledging the exchange service’s commitment to recruiting, retaining and supporting those who have served. 

HOW IT WORKS 

VETS Indexes provides ratings, data and research focused on “ESG” factors (environmental, social and governance) to help evaluate which employers are the most military veteran-friendly.  

The VETS Indexes’ evaluation process includes an in-depth survey and recognition program that analyzes employers’ policies, practices and outcomes in detail in five areas: veteran job candidate recruiting and hiring; veteran employee development and retention; veteran-inclusive policies and culture; support for members of the National Guard and reserves; and military spouse/family support.  

Participating organizations included companies large and small, government agencies and departments, nonprofit groups, colleges and universities. This year, VETS Indexes recognized 294 companies across four award levels. 

EARNING THE AWARD 

Nearly half of NEXCOM’s global workforce of 13,000 associates have a military affiliation.  

Veterans and their family members are integral to the entire NEXCOM organization, contributing their skills and experience across all of its business lines, including retail, services, hospitality and telecommunications. 

Several important factors contributing to this recognition include strategic military-focused career fair participation, consistent veteran and military-affiliated hiring, and a hiring team with a comprehensive understanding of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Skillbridge military-to-civilian workforce transition program. 

“As a Navy command, we are deeply honored to support our nation’s veterans and military spouses through employment opportunities,” said Tonia Morgan, director of Talent Acquisition at NEXCOM. “This 5 Star Employer Award is a testament to the incredible efforts made by NEXCOM’s recruiters and Human Resources hiring managers, who tirelessly engage with military talent on installations and career events throughout the year.” 

To learn more about this program, visit https://vetsindexes.com/. 

Source: NEXCOM 

Edited by Larry Lapka