Keith M. Owens, the Defense Commissary Agency's inspector general and director of its internal audit division, retired after more than 34 years of federal service.
Commissary shoppers in South Korea will begin to see uncooked poultry products such as eggs, frozen chicken breasts, thighs, wings and whole chickens from the U.S. back on commissary shelves in February.
A major benefit of military life is the ability to shop at a commissary. How much you actually save will depend on what items you're purchasing. For some families, commissary shopping leads to significant savings.
Nothing differentiates commissaries from commercial grocers quite like the Guard/Reserve On-Site Sales that provide the commissary benefit to those who don't live near one.
Talking Rain® is voluntarily recalling specific lot codes of bottles of its Sparkling Ice® Cherry Limeade according to a recall notice from the Defense Commissary Agency’s food safety office sent June 29.
Whatever variety you choose, look for apples free of bruises and firm to the touch. Apples stored in the refrigerator will last up to 10 times longer than those left at room temperature. Use this guide to determine what apples are best for you!
If your favorite ice cream flavor is vanilla, you're in good company – vanilla has been America's first-choice flavor for a very long time. Use this helpful article to learn more about why we all love ice cream!
Whatever brand of hot dogs you choose, be careful not to condemn them to death by boiling. Read these helpful cooking tips to make sure they are heated through – moist on the outside and very lightly browned is just about right.
Courtesy of The Cattleman’s Beef Board, this doneness chart will help you roast your desired doneness. For best results, insert a thermometer in the center of the thickest part of the roast reads 5° to 10° below final temperature.
I'm always amazed when guests at my table are blown away by what they describe as the best iced tea they've ever tasted. Read this helpful cooking tip to find out some pointers to ensure success.
A detailed guide for grilling your favorite veggies! Including: Asparagus, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, corn on the cob, eggplant, garlic, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, potatoes and zucchini. Fire up the grill!
The Defense Commissary Agency has chosen the names “Freedom’s Choice™” and “HomeBase™” for its private label product assortment. Plans to start promoting Freedom’s Choice and HomeBase have already begun.
Grilled cheese made the conventional way can get pretty soggy by lunchtime. Try making it this way instead! This article features a new spin on this classic cheesy meal!
Turkeys can be thawed using one of three methods, but the safest, most foolproof, and most recommended is to thaw them in the refrigerator. In addition to being the safest method, this will also result in the best finished product.
Let the fruit itself do the decorating for you. Just garnish a stack of watermelon slices with star fruit and purple (blue) grapes and you're done! This helpful article will show you how!
