Nov. 10 is the 243rd anniversary of establishment of the United States Marine Corps by the Continental Congress to create a seafaring infantry for the Navy to be called upon during battles at sea and ashore. The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) takes this occasion to salute the Marine Corps community, acknowledging a legacy of valor, sacrifice and distinguished service during conflicts from the American Revolution to the ongoing conflicts today

In 13 countries around the world, commissaries are gearing up to offer the military community a taste of home for the holiday season.

Military life is not easy on families. Theirs is an ever-changing environment brought on by continuous military moves. It means frequent extended absences of a spouse.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, the Defense Commissary Agency has shifted its resources to support the Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, community as it recovers from the storm’s destructive impact.

Commissaries are offering energy-saving products at extra savings during October in partnership with DOD’s observance of National Energy Action Month.

Sandra Brown, secretary at Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport Commissary, Mississippi, has been named DeCA’s Disabled Employee of the Year for 2018.

Oct. 13 is the 243rd anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Navy by the Continental Congress in 1775. The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) salutes the Navy community on their anniversary, acknowledging a legacy of valor, sacrifice and distinguished service during conflicts from the American Revolution to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

GlaxoSmithKline Healthcare is voluntarily recalling specific Prevacid 24HR Capsule products after microbiological out of specification results were obtained during testing of one undistributed lot of the product, according to a recall notice from the Defense Commissary Agency’s food safety office

Pfizer Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling specific Thermacare Muscle Pain Therapy Heatwraps due to the potential risk of a leaking heat cell causing the ingredients to come in direct contact with skin causing skin injuries, according to a recall notice from the Defense Commissary Agency

The Defense Commissary Agency’s new customer portal, MyCommissary, launches Oct. 1, laying the foundation for more ways to shop and offering patrons access to their commissary’s biweekly sales flyer.

Back on Oct. 1, 1991, when the Defense Commissary Agency was activated, some predicted that it wouldn’t last two years. Twenty-seven years later, the agency is still delivering the valued commissary benefit worldwide, and ever-evolving to meet the changing needs of our military members and their families, according to retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, DOD special assistant for commissary operations.

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. is voluntarily recalling all Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut products produced between Sep. 6 – 21 at its Kea ’au, Hawaii facility due to potential E. coli contamination, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Sep. 25.

The weather will soon turn cooler in many parts of the country, but savings at your commissary are heating up for the fall season.

Commissaries in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia are all open and slowly returning to normal after withstanding Hurricane Florence’s damaging wind, rain and flooding.

Bob Evans Farms Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 46,734 pounds of pork sausage link products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of clear hard plastic, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Sept. 14.