FORT LEE, Va. (Feb. 9, 2016) – Commissary shoppers in South Korea will continue to see uncooked fresh poultry products from local sources and alternative suppliers with the host nation's renewal of its embargo of U.S. poultry.

FORT LEE, Va. (Feb. 1, 2016) – In a White House ceremony Feb. 19, 1999, President Bill Clinton issued a posthumous official pardon to Lt. Henry Ossian Flipper, who had been dishonorably discharged in 1882 from the Army for conduct unbecoming an officer.

Be it for the Super Bowl, Valentine's Day or whatever your heart's desire, service members and their families will find special in-store promotions and coupons, according to the Defense Commissary Agency's director of sales.

Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Armour No Bean Chili due to mislabeling, according to a Pinnacle Foods recall notice sent Jan. 22.

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. is voluntarily withdrawing all Dole-branded and private label packaged salads processed at its Springfield, Ohio, production facility because of concerns over listeria monocytogenes, according to a Jan. 22 notice.

The time remaining to apply for one of the 2016 Scholarships for Military Children, each worth $2,000, is rapidly dwindling, as this year's Feb. 12 deadline approaches.

Kayem Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 22,182 pounds of chicken sausage products due to misbranding, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Jan. 19.

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.

Every host has a checklist as they plan for their football party: big-screen television, check; plenty of seating, yes. Food? Let's face it, next to the TV, it's not a party if the food is lacking.

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.

This article is a quick list of common foods that are safe storing in a lunch box at room temperature. It also features the items that require special care. Read up and get those lunch boxes packed full of yummy treats!

The U.S. Army marks its 241st anniversary June 14. On that date in 1775, the Continental Congress established the Army and named George Washington its commanding general. Today, DeCA provides the commissary benefit for all military services.

Plan on 1 pound per person for a regular bone-in turkey; about 1/3 pound per person for a boneless breast or turkey roast. Allow more, if you want plenty of leftovers, or to accommodate guests who favor only white or only dark meat.