Our workforce is 45,000 strong, located across the globe supporting military troops and their families wherever they go. Serving an eligible customer base of 11.5 million military members makes diversity in our workforce a critical component of identifying with our customer.

Not only is our workforce diverse in ethnicity, but in thought, age and life experience, as well. Having associates with different backgrounds in terms of education, worldview or experiences helps bring about new ideas, which provides additional value to the overall organization.

In addition to a diverse workforce, AAFES works diligently to ensure a diverse product mix is represented in our stores. Having the right product, at the right price, at the right time is what our customers expect, and what they deserve.

The final component of AAFES’ diversity mission is in partnerships. AAFES has a strong Supplier Diversity program that is growing every day. The value that is added to AAFES by Veteran-owned, women-owned and minority-owned companies cannot be overemphasized. The best way to meet our customers’ needs is by entering into business with the very people we serve.

At AAFES, Diversity is not just the right thing to do, but is a clear business advantage. Our commitment to diverse efforts in every facet of the business remains strong and will only grow and thrive.