More commissaries will be open the Monday before Thanksgiving, the Defense Commissary Agency announced. The announcement means that many of the commissaries, normally closed on Mondays, will be open on Nov. 19, expanding available shopping hours for patrons preparing for their holiday meals. Patrons are reminded to check the “Store Information & Holiday Hours” box on their store’s webpage for operating schedules.

If you’re planning several trips to the commissary over the next few weeks to shop for holiday meals here’s a pro-tip: While there you can check one more thing off your holiday “to-do” list – shopping for stocking stuffers, a task typically saved for the last-minute rush.

Need to prepare for the holiday season, but not sure where to start? Make your commissary your first stop for special seasonal savings.

For about a month and half, the Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, community was unable to shop in its commissary as the installation began rebuilding from the destruction wrought by Hurricane Michael. On Nov. 17, their store reopened, marking a key milestone in the base’s recovery.

The Scholarships for Military Children Program for school year 2019 – 2020 kicks off Dec. 14, and continues accepting applications through Feb. 15.

For the on-the-go family, or those who want quick meal options, select commissaries are offering fresh meal kits as a way to enjoy gourmet-style meals in as little as 10 minutes.

The Defense Commissary Agency has announced its Best Commissary award winners for 2017.

‘Tis the season for a feast, so preparations are taking shape for one of the most important events of the holidays, the Christmas dinner.

Military commissaries will operate under a holiday schedule beginning Dec.24, the Defense Commissary Agency announced.

Military commissaries are not affected by a potential government shutdown, the Defense Commissary Agency announced.