Check out the first of a three-part ‘Back-to-School’ savings promotion available in the July 28 – Aug. 10 Commissary Sales Flyer

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FORT LEE, Va. – The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is kicking off a three-part “Back-to-School” series through Sept. 7 to help families prepare for the new school year – without breaking the bank. 

First up is a sales promotion for college students promoting savings on essentials including instant meals, dorm staples and late-night snacks all in the Commissary Sales Flyer, available from July 28 to Aug. 10. 

Future promotions will be Aug. 11-24, featuring must-haves for school-age kids such as lunch and snack supplies, juice and hygiene products, and Aug. 25 to Sept. 7, focusing on helping parents prepare with kitchen essentials for the back-to-school season. 

This week’s meat specials bring quality cuts at unbeatable prices. Enjoy tender beef brisket for just $4.57 per pound, trimmed to make it easier to prepare and yield leaner, more flavorful results. It’s a perfect choice for slow cooking, smoking or roasting. Also featured are boneless pork stir-fry fajitas at only $2.80 per pound. These are ideal for quick, meals like stir-fries or fajitas. Stock up while supplies last.

Sweet and refreshing pluots are in season. Enjoy red or black varieties for just $2.99 per pound, while supplies last.

Other savings opportunities and events include:

• New Freedom’s Choice marinated meats. Packed with flavor and ready to cook, these convenient, pre-marinated cuts offer a wide variety of mouthwatering options to choose from.  Selection and price may vary by store.
• BIG MEAL. Little Price. Holy Guacamole! It’s Taco Night! Spice up dinner with everything you need for a festive taco night for four – fresh fixings, bold flavors and easy prep. Available at stateside stores only.
• Digital savings. The Pathway to Savings – “Instant Savings, Buy One, Get One (BOGO) Free” offers deals and Commissary Rewards Card digital coupons. CONUS customers can save over $87 through these deals. Many more digital coupons are available at https://commissaries.com/digital-coupons. Simply click the coupon on Commissary CLICK2GO™ and save on the purchase of select products. Pathway to Savings “BOGO Free” is not available at overseas stores; however, overseas customers can still enjoy instant savings by visiting their stores for specific selections and pricing.
• “Chef-Inspired,” prepared meals. If your time to cook is short, let Freedom’s Choice make dinnertime easier with your choice of 10 “Chef-Inspired” prepared meals, ready in five minutes or less, two for just $10. Look for the Freedom’s Choice label in the fridge or freezer section at your local commissary.
• Commissary Store Brands. DeCA’s private label inventory can fill your pantry, freezer and fridge with an assortment of items spanning the entire store. 
• Commissary CLICK2GO™ mobile app. Getting ready for the upcoming school season can be time consuming. Save time and simplify your shopping through online payment, curbside pickup, digital coupons, sales flyers, dietitian-approved recipes and more. The app is free to download from the Google Play and iOS app stores.
• Your Everyday Savings (YES!). The YES! program offers extra savings and value on products customers need and buy most. Look for the orange YES! label on store shelves.
• Dietitian-Approved Fueling Stations. The commissaries’ grab-n-go Dietitian-Approved Fueling Stations are a great alternative to commercial fast food or a quick way to stock office and barracks fridges with ready, on-the-go snacks and meals. These stations are full of dietitian-approved, nutritious and high-performance snacks and meals, conveniently located near the registers in select stores. View the Deli Fueling Station page for a list of dietitian-approved salads, sandwiches and wraps. 
• Purina Military PCS with Pets. Throughout 2025, a monthly sweepstakes will offer commissary patrons a chance to win $500 toward pet travel fees and a pet travel kit. Enter at https://www.MilitaryPetPCS.com/contests.

* Sale items are available while supplies last. Prices are subject to change. 

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About DeCA: The Defense Commissary Agency operates a worldwide chain of commissaries providing groceries to military personnel, retirees, disabled veterans and other authorized patrons and their families in a safe and secure shopping environment. Commissaries provide a military benefit, saving authorized patrons thousands of dollars annually on their purchases compared to similar products at commercial retailers. The discounted prices include a 5-percent surcharge, which supports the costs of building, modernizing and sustaining commissary facilities. A core military family support element and valued part of military pay and benefits, commissaries contribute to family readiness, enhance the quality of life for America’s military services and their families, and help recruit and retain the best and brightest men and women to serve their country.