National Vietnam War Vets Day: DeCA to recognize the service, sacrifice of Vietnam War veterans; commissaries plan to reschedule commemoration ceremonies
On March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) will join the nation in recognizing the service of Americans who served on active duty during that era.
Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa chocolate bar recalled
Lindt & Sprüngli (USA), Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of their Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa chocolate bars because it may contain undeclared allergens, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent March 20.
Commissaries adjust shopping limits, implement ‘No ID touching,’ begin 100% ID checks and prepare for suspension of early bird hours
The Defense Commissary Agency announced several operational policies to help stores better serve customers during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.
Outshine Frozen Fruit Bars recalled
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Outshine Fruit Bars because they may be contaminated with extraneous white plastic pieces, according to a recall notice from the Defense Commissary Agency’s food safety office sent March 10.
DeCA leadership informs customers about how commissaries are responding to the COVID-19 outbreak
Rear Adm. (Ret.) Robert J. Bianchi, DOD special assistant for commissary operations, addresses how military commissaries are responding to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.
Commissaries cancel spring sidewalk sales, product demos and more amid COVID-19 concerns
Military commissaries worldwide are cancelling many special events such as the April/May sidewalk sales because of COVID-19 (coronavirus) concerns, said the sales director of the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA).
In time of need: Commissaries support their military communities during coronavirus outbreak
The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is working with the military communities most impacted by the coronavirus outbreak to increase shipments of high-demand items, particularly hand sanitizers and disinfectant wipes.