Throughout April, commissaries worldwide will be celebrating the Month of the Military Child with interactive learning opportunities to enhance their shopping experience. With the help of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) activities, the Defense commissary Agency (DeCA) will help military children use everyday groceries to spark curiosity, and enhance problem-solving and family engagement, said Navy Command Master Chief Mario S. Rivers, senior enlisted advisor to the DeCA director.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for a ground beef product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent March 24.

Discover amazing prices on quality meat and produce in the Commissary Sales Flyer for March 23 – April 5, part of our “Courtside Cravings – Slam Dunk Savings” and “Spring Savings” promotions.

Service members and their families who want to see significant savings, eat healthier and save time on meal preparation need look no further than their commissary. Effective March 20, patrons will see more of the Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) new line of Freedom’s Choice Reserve Fresh soups, single-serve bowls, salads and other entrees to its prepared foods assortment.

Starting April 6, commissaries will start charging a nominal price for each single-use paper or plastic bag. Cost associated with this change is 5 cents for plastic and 10 cents for paper single-use bags. DeCA encourages patrons to bring their own bags from home or purchase reusable bags from in-store or Commissary CLICK2GO® assortments.

Commissary patrons in five Virginia stores now have another option for ready-to-heat prepared meals as the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) announces the addition of its Prepared Foods Chicken grab-n-go program.

Perrigo Direct is recalling GoodSense® eye drops due to potential concerns regarding a suppliers’ validation of the aseptic filling process for the period between March 27, 2024, and Nov. 7, 2024, according to a Department of War All Food and Drug Activity message sent March 11.

Military commissaries and exchanges are blowing the whistle to start the next season of free NFL ProCamps® for military children at select installations. For the 14th straight season, Procter & Gamble (P&G) is joining the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) and the military exchanges to offer these camps hosted by NFL athletes such as Byron Young, Devin Lloyd, Austin Corbett, Morgan Fox and many others.

Discover amazing prices on quality meat and produce in the Commissary Sales Flyer for March 9-22, part of our “Courtside Cravings – Slam Dunk Savings” and “Fuel Your Mission” promotions.

Frito-Lay is voluntarily recalling select bags of Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips, because the bags may contain jalapeño-flavored potato chips and therefore may contain undeclared milk, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent March 6.

Talk to logisticians and they’ll quickly tell you: Nothing moves without logistics. That’s why the GEN William G.T. Tuttle Jr. Award for Business Acumen in Defense and Government is such a prestigious honor for the members of that community. The Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) Joel L. Lockhart, director of the Supply Chain Directorate, was presented with the 2026 GEN Tuttle Award in a ceremony at the 40th Annual National Logistics Forum, Feb. 17, in Tampa, Florida.

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of specific lots of items out of an abundance of caution due to the potential presence of glass, according to a letter from the company sent March 3.

The Commissary Sales Flyer for Feb. 23 to March 8 highlights meat and produce specials featured in our Love Your Savings promotions to help you enjoy quality foods while stretching your budget. Shoppers will find Freedom’s Choice burgers, taco fixings, crowd-pleasing appetizers, pizza, and more for that family meal or basketball tournament watch party.

February is all about appreciating what matters most – spending time together, meaningful moments, and smart savings that make everyday life easier. The Commissary Sales Flyer for Feb. 9-22 highlights Love Your Savings, which offers you simple ways to enjoy quality foods while stretching your budget.

John D. Green, a career industry manufacturer and global marketer, is the Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) director of Omnichannel Marketing and eCommerce. His appointment was effective Dec. 29, 2025.