On Dec. 13, 1636, the Massachusetts Colony created an organized militia that would eventually become today’s National Guard. The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is honored to deliver the commissary benefit to members of the Army National Guard, Air Guard and their family members, said Navy Command Master Chief Mario Rivers, senior enlisted advisor to the DeCA director.

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) added 15 more ‘Chef-Inspired’ Freedom’s Choice prepared foods to its inventory, broadening quick-to-eat meal options for stateside commissary patrons.

FORT LEE, Va. -- Commissaries worldwide are extending special pricing on select frozen turkeys until Dec. 31.

The prices are:

Your commissary is delivering special festive deals and huge savings to help make your holiday meals delicious and affordable. The Dec. 1-14 Commissary Sales Flyer features special holiday promotions including meat promotions perfect for winter meals.

Ambriola Company has issued a recall for select lots of its Pecorino Romano cheese products, including two products they produce under the Boar’s Head brand label.

During the holiday season, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) encourages eligible patrons to take advantage of expanded operating hours for more access to significant savings and festive deals, an agency official said. “Plan your shopping trips and use your commissary benefit to take advantage of huge savings, our holiday-themed products and Commissary CLICK2GO®, our online shopping/curbside pickup service.” said Ed Walters III, acting executive director of DeCA’s Store Operations Group.

FORT LEE, Va. -- Just in time for Thanksgiving, commissaries worldwide are lowering the price on select frozen turkeys until Dec. 1.

The new prices are:

This Thanksgiving season, your commissary is proud to help your family’s dinner table be “Where the Gathering Begins.” From Nov. 17-30, enjoy fresh savings and festive deals in the Commissary Sales flyer to make every festive event special.

Whether it’s a gift, part of a care package or just a way to help relieve a financial burden, Commissary Gift Cards are available to support eligible patrons when they purchase groceries in any of DeCA’s 235 stores worldwide.

On Nov. 10, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) salutes the United States Marine Corps on the 250th anniversary of its establishment by the Continental Congress on that date in 1775. Navy Command Master Chief Mario Rivers, DeCA’ senior enlisted advisor to the DeCA director, has served at sea and on land with Marines throughout his military career and is quick to observe the significance of the Corps’ 250-year history.

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Commissary patrons looking to save time, but add tasty food to their meal plans, will soon see a new line of Freedom’s Choice Fresh soups, single-serve bowls and more to their stores’ prepared foods assortment. The new prepared meals are arriving in phases to stateside commissaries and will be attached to the stores’ deli-bakery section.

With the holidays on the horizon, eligible commissary patrons can depend on their benefit to deliver significant savings like the ongoing promotions featured in the Nov. 3-16 Commissary Sales Flyer. Your commissary is open and here to help you stretch your dollars further with savings of at least 25%, every time you shop. Take advantage of sales flyer’s limited-time deals to stock up for daily meals, game-party menus and family gatherings.

Eligible patrons now can use their MILITARY STAR card through Nov. 30 to make interest-free commissary purchases with no payments for three months. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) announced the November extension in a news release distributed today. AAFES originally announced this promotion Oct. 6 for purchases made through the end of October. Existing and new MIITARY STAR card holders can take advantage of this limited-time offer designed to help provide some financial relief during the ongoing lapse in government appropriations.

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) has announced a voluntary targeted product recall due to the presence of insect larvae in bags of two varieties of Fresh Express Tender Leaf Blends.