Service members and their families can plan for that disruption by using their commissary benefit to purchase emergency supplies, said Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka N. O’Neal, the Defense Commissary Agency’s senior enlisted advisor to the DeCA director.

Commissaries worldwide are observing the sacrifices of fallen service members during Memorial Day while also continuing to support their military communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On Dec. 13, 1636, the Massachusetts Colony created an organized militia that would eventually become today’s National Guard.
“From providing aid during disasters, to fighting alongside their brothers and sisters in the active duty and reserve forces, the members of the Army National Guard and the Air Guard have proven to be a valued asset to the safety and security of the United States of America,” said Marine Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Saucedo, senior enlisted advisor to the Defense Commissary Agency director. “We want our customers in the Guard to know we celebrate them every day by delivering the commissary benefit they’ve earned.”

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, the Defense Commissary Agency is reassuring its customers and employees that their health and welfare is the commissaries’ top priority.

Baiada Poultry Pty Limited is voluntarily recalling their Steggles Frozen Turkey Breast Roast because a packaging error resulted in the presence of undeclared gluten, sulphite and tree nut allergens, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Dec. 3.

Flowers Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling their Bakehouse Mountain White Bread and Everything Bagels because they may contain undeclared gluten allergens, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Dec. 3.